Glyph is out now on Nintendo Switch and on PC via Steam. Developed and published by Bolverk games its an open world 3D platforming game of sorts....
"A mechanical monster has devastated the nation and poisoned the land.
In Glyph, you snatch a fractured civilization from the jaws of doom after runaway technology has destroyed everything.
But safe ground is rare in this dying world.
The desert sands are toxic and destruction has left few places to rest...
So the last shred of hope is for you to collect the resources that will restore life to your home."
Glyph combines aerial maneuvers with tranquil exploration and lots of collectibles. The end goal is to restore the ancient Temple City, overcome by the desert, which functions as the game's non-linear hub world. Glyph has:
80+ levels in Exploration mode mean you'll have to put serious effort into the game before you've seen it all.
30 blazing hot levels put your skills to the test in Time Trial mode.
100+ secrets and upgrades are all part of the game from the beginning. With Glyph, you won't have to pay for extra skins or cool unlocks.
A wicked mean final boss...
Glyph appeals to both chill-out players and speedrunners as the open-world allows creative ways to move through the many levels available with the release.
Honestly I found it a little dull and uninspiring, its a bit like Super Monkey Ball mixed with a little bit of Journey. But unfortunately not enough Journey and too much Monkey Ball.
It might grab some gamers, but seemingly targeting either speedrunners and Chillout players is a bold move and niche market, that will probably leave the rest of us cold.
However, you can decide for yourself as both platforms offer a demo version. So click the links at the top of the page, give it a try and see if it sticks!
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