Simply joyful accidents

Freedom Video games has introduced that they’re bringing OrionGames’ fairly action-RPG, Arto, to PC Could 1, 2023.

Arto is a little bit of a clumsy identify, however it’s additionally very apt as the sport revolves round traversing numerous biomes, every with a unique artwork model. There’s a variety of various visible kinds at play, from neon to classical Japanese. It payments itself as an action-rpg, however seems to be a bit hack-and-slashy.

The narrative revolves round a “chromaclysm” that robs the world of its coloration. It’s possible you’ll suppose you’re simply there to revive the colour, however Arto apparently offers you the choice there. “Your decisions will decide whether or not the world will proceed on this path of destruction or be saved.” What has the world performed for me currently?

I’m digging the model right here. The gameplay offers me flashbacks of Travis Strikes Once more: No Extra Heroes, and I don’t imply that in a great way. Fortunately, the trailers display a extra dynamic fight system. The visuals are the true star right here. There are some indications that recommend it being a smaller manufacturing, however using coloration overcomes that. It’s a really lively-looking recreation as issues spring to life round you.

Arto is presently solely confirmed for PC. Will probably be coming to Steam, GOG, and the Epic Video games Retailer on Could 1, 2023.