Steel Legion, a new NES homebrew game, is officially available as a downloadable ROM on itch.io. Developed by Aeon & Star Interactive, this game is a metroidvania-style 2D platformer set in a cyberpunk universe. Players take on the role of a cyborg commando in a dystopian future, battling against a malevolent AI intent on wiping out humanity.
Our game, Steel Legion, is officially out as a ROM on https://t.co/1PQzdYIXC4. Go check it out! https://t.co/zI5IA6GrzI@Broke_Studio#nes #homebrew #metroidvania
— Aeon & Star Interactive (@AeonAndStar) September 10, 2024
The game features:
- Interconnected World: Explore four different stages, each with its own bosses, abilities, secrets, and quests. The stages include dangerous mines, sewers, city-tops, and the mysterious AI base.
- Special Abilities and Weapons: Unlock abilities like hyper jumps and special missiles to access previously blocked areas and defeat challenging bosses.
- NPC Interactions: Meet NPCs who provide new dialogue and change locations as you progress through the game.
- Classic NES Aesthetic: Enjoy high-quality 8-bit pixel art and a hard rock chiptune soundtrack, enhancing the retro gaming experience.
The game has been praised for capturing the spirit of classic NES adventures with its challenging gameplay and rewarding exploration. A demo is available for players to try, and the developers have successfully launched a Kickstarter campaign and got funded to support the physical release of the game. The Kickstarter offers various tiers, including a standard pack and a limited-edition collector’s pack, with unique merchandise and a digital copy of the game’s soundtrack.
For those interested in experiencing a new take on the metroidvania genre on the NES, Steel Legion offers a blend of nostalgia and modern gameplay elements.
