XEL action adventure game needs your support for a Linux port with Windows PC. All due to further detaisl from developer Tiny Roar. Due to make its way onto Steam and GOG in 2022.
Developed by Tiny Roar, XEL is a vibrant sci-fi “Zelda-like”. Which is also due to head to Windows PC and consoles in 2022. In the game, players will explore a lush, vibrant world. One that is also full of gorgeous — and occasionally deadly — biomes. Solve intricate puzzles, explore mysterious dungeons, and battle merciless robots and exotic wildlife. All taking inspiration from titles like the Zelda series. XEL will take players through an epic and heartwarming story. One full of fantastic settings and memorable characters. Which goes along with an emotionally powerful soundtrack from composer Gidon Wolff.
XEL has also captured the attention of Linux gamers. Which you can see for yourself via the Discussions post.
As of now, we don’t have any plans yet (!). But if the community keeps bugging our publisher, we might be able to change that.
Despite the previous statement via Steam, the developer email is encouraging. They are actually open to Linux. Of course, they have never created a game for Linux before. So it is, “really hard for me to give you an estimate.” But the option is there, you can share your Tux Love via Steam. Also, have a look at the trailer, this gives you a further look at the single-player gameplay.
XEL | Announcement Trailer
XEL follows an amnesiac protagonist named Reid. One who also who finds herself shipwrecked in an enigmatic world. Doing so with no memory of her previous life. Players will join Reid as she sets out to get to the bottom of the mystery. Exploring this bizarre land filled with secrets, puzzles, and a not so stable sense of time. Explore a beautiful overworld dotted with challenging dungeons. All in a classic, top-down, 3D action adventure format in a vivid palette. During her quest, Reid will meet charming, enduring characters, and engage in thrilling combat. Of course, find and upgrade a whole bevy of nifty weapons, items, gadgets, and moves. Some of which may help her jump through space and time.
Key Features:
- Sci-fi Dungeon Diving: The world of XEL features a vast, broad overworld with challenging, Zelda-like dungeons to explore
- A Deep Combat System: Become skillful at using a variety of attacks and combos. While dodging and parrying to tackle and take out foes
- Gadgets & Guns: Master and upgrade your weapons, shield, and gadgets to smash your foes and open up new areas to explore
- Deep Lore and a Deeper Mystery: What exactly happened to this world, and who is responsible? Piece together a captivating story and dive into the legends behind the cryptic history XEL
- Spacetime? Not a Problem: Unlock special abilities that allow Reid to bend the rules of space and time. While granting her access to previously impassable areas. Then opening up new ways to defeat difficult enemies
XEL action adventure needs your support for a Linux port along with Windows PC. Also, be sure to Wishlist the game on Steam and GOG. Due to release in summer 2022.