Release Date: July 16, 2024
Platform action game enriched with RPG elements. In Gestalt: Steam & Cinder as Aletheia we discover the dark secrets of the steampunk city of Canaan, exploring various levels and facing mechanical opponents.
Gestalt: Steam & Cinder is a platform game with RPG elements, inspired by the 16-and 32-bit classics. The game was developed by an independent studio Metamorphosis Games, while its release was handled by Sold Out.
Gestalt: Steam & Cinder takes us to the steampunk universe, more precisely - to the city of Canaan, which is the last bastion of humanity. During the game, we play the role of a heroine named Aletheia. Aletheia accidentally led to the release of energy, which awakened long dormant machines threatening the entire population of the metropolis. Fortunately, this has given the girl supernatural abilities that allow her not only to face a new threat, but also to discover Canaan's dark secrets, led by the true intentions of his corrupt supervisors known as the Comitium.
In Gestalt: Steam & Cinder, we observe the action from the side. The driving force of the game are the tasks that push the story forward; in addition, various side missions are waiting to be completed. By talking to NPCs, Aletheia makes choices that shape her future as well as affect the lives of the other residents.
During the game, we will go through various stages, among which we will find, among others, the bustling streets of the city and the Scrap Sea , which is a giant dump. The next levels are full of enemies, with whom we have dynamic and spectacular fights. On Aletheia's path stand all sorts of machines - from robots lower than a man, to mechanical giants that act as bosses. The heroine faces them, making use of white weapons (attacks can be combined into spectacular combos) and a revolver allowing her to keep enemies at a safe distance. As we progress, we gain experience and move to new levels, gradually increasing the combat potential of the heroine, developing her statistics and discovering new skills.
The graphic design of Gestalt: Steam & Cinder was created in a colourful, pixelart style. The grpahics is detailed - the locations enjoy small details; various animations of attacks and elimination of enemies can also be enjoyed.
Platforms:
PC Windows July 16, 2024
PlayStation 4 May 2026
Xbox One May 2026
Nintendo Switch May 2026
Developer: Metamorphosis Games
Publisher: Fireshine Games / Sold Out
Age restrictions: 12+
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System Requirements for Gestalt: Steam & Cinder Video Game:
PC / Windows
Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0 GHz / AMD Phenom II X2 550 3.1 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 896 MB GeForce GTX 260 / 1 GB Radeon HD 4850 or better, 4 GB HDD, Windows 7 64-bit.
Game Ratings for Gestalt: Steam & Cinder Video Game.
COGconnected: 85 / 100 by James Paley
It turns out I’m an absolute sucker for a well-crafted metroidvania. Crunchy combat, smooth progression, and gorgeous aesthetics all keep me locked in place for a complete playthrough. It took ages to get a grip on that bloody dodge-roll, but I eventually got there. Also, the bosses too often felt either padded out or pointlessly dense. It never felt like they hit that balance. But the rest of the experience was so compelling, I didn’t mind that much. If you’re in the market for a pretty excellent metroidvania, Gestalt: Steam & Cinder has got your number.
Shacknews: 7 / 10 by Lucas White
Overall, I really enjoyed my time with Gestalt: Steam & Cinder! It has a story that left me a little frustrated by the end, but the way there was full of good mechanical writing, solid character development, and a healthy amount of proper noun-led mystery world-building. The top-shelf visual quality cannot be understated, with incredibly detailed and well-animated 2D art that can hang with the classics easily. And while combat was the messiest part, there was still fun to be had running around the world, fighting weird enemies, and using skills and combos powered by cool animations. I would definitely keep paying attention to Metamorphosis Games, especially if there are more stories to come from this world in particular.
Digital Chumps: 7 / 10 by Will Silberman
Gestalt: Steam & Cinder is a good metroidvania for those wanting a middle-of-the-road metroidvania. Its steampunk aesthetic makes for a gorgeous and audibly delightful tale, its combat is as fluid as it they come, but my biggest concern is that it doesn't take a big swing in innovation or set itself apart from other metroidvanias in a big way.
![[1:24] Gestalt Steam & Cinder - Launch Trailer](https://cdn.gracza.pl/galeria/filmy/640x360/542453656.jpg)
