Europa (video game)
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| Developer(s) | Novadust Entertainment |
| Publisher(s) | Future Friends Games |
| Director(s) | Helder Pinto |
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| Release | 2024 |
| Genre(s) | Action-adventure |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Europa is an action-adventure indie game developed by Novadust Entertainment and published by Future Friends Games. The game is planned for release for Windows and Nintendo Switch in 2024.[1]
Gameplay[edit]
Europa is a third-person action-adventure game. The game features 3D platforming mechanics and puzzle solving.[2] It includes free-flowing movement and allows players to go higher and reach farther distances on the map by upgrading a jetpack.[3]
Development[edit]
Europa has been in development since 2017. It is identified as a "passion project" for the studio by creative director Helder Pinto.[3] Europa was announced on December 8, 2022, at the Wholesome Snack: The Game Awards Edition. The game's reveal trailer was shown during the event, which showcased the game's premise, setting, and art style.[4] The game had a demo trailer at the Future Games Show at Gamescom 2023, where it revealed more gameplay features and locations. The game was originally planned to release in 2023, but was delayed to 2024, due to development challenges.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ Jordan Gerblick (2023-12-06). "Zelda and Studio Ghibli unite in beautiful indie game Europa, launching in April". gamesradar. Retrieved 2024-01-29.
- ^ "Ghibli-esque Indie Game Europa Revealed". GameSpot. Retrieved 2024-01-29.
- ^ a b "Take a look at gorgeous Ghibli-esque exploration adventure Europa". Eurogamer.net. 2022-12-09. Retrieved 2024-01-28.
- ^ Adam Bankhurst (2022-12-08). "Wholesome Snack: The Game Awards 2022 Edition - Everything Announced". IGN Nordic. Retrieved 2024-01-29.
- ^ "Europa delayed to 2024, demo now available". Gematsu. 2023-08-23. Retrieved 2024-01-29.