According to the teaser, on March 19, the Canadian studio Sabotage will present a new game. This will be the day of the spring equinox, which is separately emphasized.
The Quebec-based developer is known for his platform game The Messenger, reminiscent of the classic Ninja Gaiden. A distinctive feature of its gameplay is the switch from 8-bit to 16-bit mode, which involves time travel and puzzle solving.
Originally The Messenger and received many awards and prizes, including the title of the best debut indie game at The Game Awards 2018. In 2019, the addition , and on March 19 (it seems that the developers are not indifferent to the equinox) was presented . In November took place The Messenger on the Epic Games Store.
Exactly what Sabotage is up to is still unknown, but the studio describes itself as a retro indie game developer: “The retro aesthetic is modern game design. Sabotage's mission has always been clear: to create our own versions of the games we enjoyed as kids."
Speaking of Ninja Gaiden's focus on The Messenger, game designer Thierry Boulanger has made it clear that he's a big fan of the second installment of the famous series that inspired him to get into programming. The Messenger became the game he wanted to create as a child, and years later he fulfilled his dream.
Sabotage was founded in April 2016. Today the team includes 16 developers. The principle of their cooperation is built on self-expression. Although the concept of each game is clearly defined, each project participant is given the opportunity to bring whatever they want, both to the company's culture and to its products.
Source: 3dnews.ru
