NEW Action Platformer Alert! Magenta Horizon Takes the Crown!
0Magenta Horizon is an exhilarating, fast-paced 2D action platformer inspired by spectacle fighters. Set in a twisted purgatorial afterlife, players assume the role of Gretel, a Reaper battling relentless hordes of demons. The game emphasizes skillful combat, featuring over 50 unique melee combos and eight unlockable ranged abilities, allowing players to personalize their fighting style. Drawing inspiration from titles like Nioh, DmC: Devil May Cry, and Ninja Gaiden, Magenta Horizon offers a challenging experience with tactical battles against both enemies and epic bosses.
Exploration through Purgatory is equally engaging, with puzzles and environmental challenges requiring players to use Gretel's versatile abilities: jumping, dashing, double jumping, and a mix of quick and heavy attacks. These moves serve multiple purposes, including breaking barriers and using the scythe as a grappling hook to unlock new areas. Players will collect keys of various colors to open Gate Demons and expand their journey.
The game's unique enemies, ranging from robotic dodo birds to burrowing monsters, ensure constant action. Despite the hellish environment, the soundtrack is energetic and complements the intense combat. While enemies don't deliver instant kills, the game relies on hit trading, dodging, and crowd control, encouraging skillful play rather than button-mashing.
As players progress, they will encounter strange question mark-shaped plants that act as helpful tutorials, teaching valuable combat mechanics. However, Magenta Horizon cautions players to not overlook these lessons, as they may uncover unexpected abilities that are crucial for success.
At the end of each stage, players are given a rank based on time, deaths, and combos, offering a replayable challenge to improve performance. Magenta Horizon also allows revisiting completed stages to further refine your skills. Checkpoints are marked by peculiar snails that restore health and stamina, but each can only be used once, so strategic planning is vital, especially before tough boss battles.
The vibrant visuals, reminiscent of a living fantasy painting, combine with fluid, fast-paced gameplay for a rewarding experience. For fans of challenging platformers with deep combat mechanics and exploration elements, Magenta Horizon promises both depth and replayability, making it a must-play for action enthusiasts.
Read the latest full patch notes here:
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2109060/view/533210077826384575
Magenta Horizon - 1.0 Launched on December 5, 2024!
Platform: PC (Steam)
Price: $10.99 USD
Link:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2109060/Magenta_Horizon/
Magenta Horizon is a fast-paced 2D action platformer with challenging spectacle fighter-inspired combat. Playing as a Reaper of the twisted purgatorial afterlife, push your skills to the limit to destroy the hordes of demons and epic bosses to reach your destination.