Press release:
The Japan-based indie games developer Skeleton Crew Studio and video games publisher Devolver Digital are today very happy and pleased to announce that their enchanting action-fantasy game “Olija” is coming to PC (via Steam), Xbox One, PS4, and the Nintendo Switch on January 28th next year (2021).
So cast your eye over the courageous new gameplay trailer and ready the main sail for launch!
Olija is a game about Faraday’s quest, a man shipwrecked then trapped in the mysterious country of Terraphage. Armed with a legendary harpoon, he and other castaways try to leave this hostile country to return to their homelands.
Through adventurous exploration, narration and razor sharp combat, the player will discover a strange world and its inhabitants, including Olija, an enigmatic lady that Faraday finds himself bound to over time. Inspired by swashbuckling tales and cinematic adventure games, Olija is a story about facing the unknown in adversity.
PC plunderers can get a taste of the action on Steam in a free demo, available now! Learn more about the mysteries that await over at olija.com.
Features:
– Explore a mysterious and handcrafted world inspired by sailor’s legends and Asian fantasy.
– Wield the Harpoon of legend and rethink movement through platforming, puzzle and combat.
– Rescue fellow castaways and meet curious characters to learn more about – Terraphage and the enigmatic Olija.
– Beautiful melancholic soundtrack inspired by Flamenco, lo-fi and traditional Japanese music.
– Craft magic hats!
About Devolver Digital:
About Skeleton Crew Studio:
Skeleton Crew Studio is a video game studio based in the heart of Kyoto, Japan. Our multinational team is from all around the globe – Europe, America, and Asia.
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Jonas “O.J” Ek
The Gaming Ground
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Tags: Action games, Devolver Digital, Fantasy, Indie games, Nintendo Switch, Olija, PC games, PS4, PS5, Skeleton Crew Studio, Thomas Olsson, Xbox One