The Hollow Knight Inspiration Is Blatant in Promising PS5 Metroidvania Karma Exorcist
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Key Points:
- Karma Exorcist is a newly announced Metroidvania game from the new studio Cyclos, featuring a storyline based on Chinese mythology and set in the world of the dead.
- The game shows strong similarities to Hollow Knight, particularly in its 2D side-scrolling combat style, animation, and attack feedback.
- A gameplay trailer and over nine minutes of footage are available, showcasing slick and responsive mechanics, with the game reportedly in the later stages of production.
- A limited playtest demo is currently available on Steam, though it is unfinished and may contain bugs as noted by the developer.
- Cyclos has not yet announced a release window, but the game's progress suggests a launch could be forthcoming soon.
