Saviorless Available Now For Consoles And PC

Publisher Dear Villagers and indie game developer Empty Head Games have introduced a new dark fantasy Metroidvania to the market, Saviorless. The game is live now on PS5, Switch and PC and sports an interesting hand-drawn art style — but it’s from a region of the world we don’t typically see art from.

In the three simultaneous roles of Antar, the mysterious masked Savior, and rabbit-like friend Nento, you will journey through a land seemingly named ironically (“the Smiling Islands”). It’s now full of monsters, but you’re full of magic, so we’ll see who triumphs over who. Are the islands truly saviorless or can the trio bring peace to the land again?

There’s an interesting story behind this game — it is, technically, the first indie video game ever produced in the country of Cuba to be released globally. “Despite initial success and support, the team faced setbacks due to political tensions, budget constraints, game name trademark conflict, and the loss of a key member,” the press release states. “However, with the help of a publisher and the dedication of the team, they persevered through technical difficulties and delays to release a visually stunning game that exceeded their expectations.”

• Unravel a mystery: Can you unearth the secret behind the Smiling Islands?
• Fight nightmarish monsters: Kill the aberrations that try to stop you from becoming a Savior.
• Collect the pages: Your story won’t be completed if you leave some mementos behind.
• Explore the islands: Feel the melancholy irradiated by the glooming landscapes and crumbling ruins scattered around the Smiling Islands.
• A broken narrative: Unravel what keeps Antar from reaching the Smiling Islands and face an unexpected twist of events.

Saviorless is out now for Playstation 5, Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam.