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Tandem: A Tale of Shadows begins testing a port

tandem: a tale of shadows adventure puzzle platformer game begins testing a port for a linux release with windows pc

Tandem: A Tale of Shadows adventure puzzle platformer game begins testing a port for a Linux release with Windows PC. All due to recent details from developer Monochrome. All due to the developer gearing up for the Steam and GOG release.

The upcoming dreamlike, action, and adventure puzzle platformer Tandem: A Tale of Shadows has a new release date trailer. All due to make its way to you on October 21st. The recent trailer showcases the dual protagonist gameplay and launch date. While offering a further glimpse of the illusory dangers that await the pair. Since it’s up to you to solve the mystery surrounding Thomas Kane’s vanishing.

Tandem: A Tale of Shadows Gameplay Trailer with Release Date

In Tandem: A Tale of Shadows, players will alternate between views. Such as Emma’s top down view and Fenton’s horizontal side scroller view. Having played the earlier Demo via Proton, gameplay is unique and innovative. Since you can Fenton’s lantern to cast shadows the teddy bear can cross. Which can help ot activate switches that may be out of view.

Topping that off with good news for Linux. Which heads into testing, according to the Discussions comment.

We have begun testing packaging for Linux. A few obstacles to solve, but no blocking problem so far. It will take a couple more weeks as we have a few more urgent things to solve. But will keep you updated

Its a pleasure to see Monochrome keeping their word for Tandem: A Tale of Shadows. Development is using Unreal Engine 4, which explains the vibrant lighting. But it also helps to offer more fluid controls, even from the Demo. On top of that, if all goes well with testing, we may have a day one release.

As players sink into Tandem’s five strange worlds of the adventure puzzle platformer. This is where they’ll stitch together answers. Since the game has you tracking details of the missing Kane family. And also shed light on the Tandem: A Tale of Shadows’s dauntless heroes.

Key Features:

  • Stunning Art Direction
    Discover a playful and frightening universe. All inspired by Jules Vernes, Conan Doyle, Tim Burton, and Victorian era architecture.
  • Clever Puzzles
    Solve over forty Tandem: A Tale of Shadows puzzles and obstacles. Doing so in order to unravel the mystery surrounding Thomas Kane’s vanishing.
  • Dual Gameplay
    Swap views between Emma and Fenton. Light up the scene and cast shadows as Emma from a top down view. Walk on shadows projected by Emma’s lantern from Fenton’s side scroller view.
  • Fight With Strategy
    Players will face mechanical toy like enemies and bosses throughout each dimension. Since Emma’s strategy is not to attack. This also players must rely on their wit to move forward.
  • Story Driven Adventure
    Tandem: A Tale of Shadows players are invited to discover much fun. With creative and very elaborate cutscenes. Clever players will also find the hidden rooms. These will reveal the clues that will teach them more about the vanishing of Thomas Kane.
  • Diverse Mechanics
    Push or pull objects to create shadows. Since you can use alarms and traps to your advantage. Tandem features a variety of interactive elements for players to experiment with.

Tandem: A Tale of Shadows adventure puzzle platformer will release October 21st. Due to make its way onto Linux (provided testing goes well) with Windows PC. Due to release on Steam, with pre-orders live on GOG, priced at $22.49 USD (regularly $24.99 USD).

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