Are you looking for a cozy experience that emulates that style of retro, 16/32-bit games? If so, then you should keep an eye out for this up coming 2D platformer, Dono’s Tale!
Being Developed by Super Item Studios, Dono’s Tale takes after Super Nintendo games in both style and gameplay. It especially takes after Yoshi’s Island in art style, mimicking it with thick outlines and vibrant colors. It even stars a cutesy reptile as the main character, who is equal parts adorable and capable.
Speaking of the main characters, we play as the lovable Draconian Dono, who loses all of his fruit supply in a storm. Now fruitless in the aftermath of the storm, Dono goes out on an adventure to recover his snacks. You must go through each level, platforming through obstacles with the aid of Dono’s many abilities.
Dono has quite a few abilities that fall under two categories, as either an attack or mobility. For attacking, you can spit fire, slash with your claws, or pull out a shell and defend yourself. On the mobility front, you have a pegasus dash for added airtime, a thunder dash to speed along the ground, and a grappler glove for grabbing walls, items, and even enemies.
Dono’s Tale started out as a Kickstarter, where its Kickstarter campaign would succeed after three days. With the original goal achieved, Super Item Studios added extra goals including new levels, a co-op mode, and music made by one Soyo Oka. Her work includes Super Nintendo games like Super Mario Kart, Pilotwings, Sims City, and more!
Dono’s Tale has a release date for 2026 on Steam, Nintendo Switch, Gog, and Itch.io, while later releasing on Xbox and Playstation. You can play a demo for Dono’s Tale on Steam, while the Kickstarter is here. You can also discuss Dono’s Tale on the PopGeeks Video Game Forum!
