NEW YORK — Oct. 11, 2023 — LUCID, the action platformer developed by The Matte Black Studio and published by Apogee Entertainment (Turbo Overkill, Duke Nukem, Prey, Max Payne) warps 207% past funding goals and perfectly times a jump onto Steam for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch in 2025.
The Great Fall has sent the world of Aeydn into a state of dissonance. The Celestial Serpent, Troika has unexpectedly struck the towering Crystal Giant, shattering its heart into shards strewn across the land. Rebuild the Giant’s heart and restore harmony as Oenn in a pixel art precision platforming love letter to the 16-bit era that is as fresh as it is nostalgic, with an original soundtrack featuring multiple tracks by the legendary composer David Wise (Donkey Kong Country, Super Smash Bros. Melee).
Traverse an interconnected open world bursting with color. Uncover mysteries across the glimmering Crystal Caverns, descend into the depths of Welltown, and forge a path through the snow-covered Onyx Ridge. Jump, dash and slash through obstacles, and chain together maneuvers to reach hidden pathways between worlds full of treasures and secrets.
Enter a flow-state with tight controls, fluid movement mechanics, and Crystal Arts that both enhance combat and extend movement. Unleash the Crystal Axe for heavy-hitting attacks, or close the gap against far away enemies with an aerial-dash. Focus on a pair of abilities, or hot-swap Crystal Arts on the fly to open up Oenn’s full arsenal.
Craft a custom playstyle by equipping stat-altering Talismans, and upgrade abilities across an expansive skill tree for the perfect bespoke build. Transform special moves into full-blown superpowers by anointing Oenn’s abilities with bonus effects, and utilize every skill gained against epic beasts in skill-testing boss battles.
Encounter a vibrant cast of characters who seek Oenn’s aid. Speak to local villagers for guidance, bond with the last remaining Sentinels in the Petrified Forest, and restore hope to the downtrodden folk of Beacon City.
“Developing LUCID has long been a dream of mine, and I’m so excited for players to get a chance to play the Alpha Demo by backing the LUCID Kickstarter,” said Eric Manahan, solo developer and founder of The Matte Black Studio. Everyone is invited to add their voice to LUCID’s development by supporting the Kickstarter campaign. I have so many surprises for my supporters, and a long list of stretch goals that I know the LUCID community will love. The journey to 1.0 will be a wild ride!”
LUCID is coming to Steam for PC in 2025. Check out the Kickstarter here. To take your first steps in Aedyn, follow @_theMatteBlack and @Apogee_Ent on Twitter, hang out with Eric on Instagram, subscribe to the Apogee Entertainment and Matte Black Studio Discord servers, and wishlist LUCID on Steam.
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