Mad Mimic, known for their indie hits Dandy Ace and No Heroes Here, just unveiled their next title Mark of the Deep, an ambitious new action-adventure game for PCs and consoles. Mark of the Deep promises to deliver a narrative-rich gameplay experience while mixing in exploration mechanics made popular by Metroidvania games and combat inspired by souls-likes. You can check out a trailer above and read below for more details:
April 25th, 2024 – Mad Mimictoday revealed Mark of the Deep, its ambitious new action-adventure game for PCs and consoles. Inspired by modern classics like Hollow Knight, Death’s Door and more, Mark of the Deepis a narrative-rich game which mixes exploration mechanics inspired by beloved metroidvania games with electrifying combats influenced by the iconic souls-like favorites.
Mark of the Deep tells the story of pirate Marcus “Rookie” Ramsey and his crew – who disappeared on a mystical cursed island. On Rookie’s path to saving his gang will be several dangers, myths and legends and a hostile universe dominated by the nefarious figure who leads the cult of the Old Folks, masters of abyssal creatures and guardians of the fearsome holder of the secrets of eternal life: the Leviathan.
Mark of the Deep Features
Dynamic and diverse gameplay: make the most of the combination of exploration and combat in a rich gameplay inspired by the legacy of cult metroidvania and acclaimed souls-like games. Experience an engaging mix of narrative + quests in an intensely immersive journey.
A new look at a fan-favorite universe: Witness the unprecedented look of a renowned Brazilian studio on one of the most exciting themes in pop culture: the universe of pirates.
An infinitely imaginative world: explore the birthplace of some of the world’s most powerful civilizations on an island worthy of famous pirate tales, with distinct biomes inhabited by multiple crews of enemies, abyssal creatures and threats characteristic of each environment.
An adventure full of secrets (and always expanding): dive head first into a non-linear exploration and chart your own path, adapting your plans, expanding your repertoire of skills and charting your journey towards the greatest achievements and the most intense challenges.
An ambitious and exciting indie game: with the recognized quality of Mad Mimic and using cutting-edge technology in programming, art, game design and more, Mark of the Deep is an indie game that combines intense authorial passion with the highest standards of production industry games.
Mark of the Deep can be wishlisted now on Steam. For new updates about the game, please follow Mad Mimic’s social media profiles at Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, Discord and Instagram.
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