Manchester, UK, Oct 16th, 2019 — Sparklite’s world of Geodia can be a precarious and wondrous place. Merge Games invite you to discover even more of Geodia’s secrets with Margo & Pogo, Geodia’s (self-proclaimed) fearless explorers who have been everywhere and met everyone (almost). See the world, meet the people and gear up for adventure!
Just as Professor Corwin has shown in his Beastiary of Baddies, and Sparkmaster Rizzle has detailed using his Workshop of Wonders, Margo & Pogo’s detailed Explorer’s Journal gives you an early peek at the five diverse procedurally generated biomes you’ll get to explore where an abundance of mystery and challenges lie in wait.
From the lush greenery of the Vinelands to the scorching desert of the Shifting Sands, Margo & Pogo have discovered almost all of Geodia. There are still areas yet to be discovered however; there are ancient caves and Shrines that haven’t been opened since records began. Legend has it, The Founders created these Shrines and are designed only for their descendants to be able to access. But nobody can be certain…
While exploring these vibrant lands you’re sure to meet some interesting people – Sparkmaster Rizzle and Professor Corwin you already know, but there’s also Hawkins, who’s always got a healthy supply of Gadgets and Widgets to sell, and Hopper, The Refuge’s medic and chief scientist!
Sparklite is an action-adventure set in a whimsical and ever-changing land. Battle foes in top-down action using an arsenal of gadgets, guns, and gear. Explore dangerous corners of the procedurally generated world, take down titans of the mining industry, and harness the power of Sparklite!From solving puzzles to defeating a range of different bosses and enemies, Sparklite joins together elements of classic adventure titles such as The Legend of Zelda alongside a unique blend of approachable roguelike elements. Gear up for adventure and get ready to immerse yourself in an everchanging world as you take Ada on a journey across an assortment of different biomes and save Geodia!
Key Features
- Stunning visuals - Intricate pixel art aesthetic inspired by retro classics
- Original soundtrack - GameCube inspired soundtrack by composer Dale North (Wizard of Legend)
- Explore the world of Sparklite - Five beautiful, procedurally generated biomes
- Invent your arsenal - Invent gadgets to solve puzzles and defeat enemies
- Battle bosses - Take on the Baron Mining Corp and its formidable gremlin Titans
- Meet the locals - Befriend the people of Geodia and help build The Refuge
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Sparklite will be available to purchase on the Nintendo eShop, PSN store, Microsoft store and Steam on November 14th and will be available to pre-order from the Nintendo eShop and Microsoft store from November 7th. Sparklite will be priced at £19.99 & $/€24.99 and have a introductory 15% discount on platforms during the following periods;
- Nintendo eShop 15% November 7th to November 20th
- PSN store 15% November 14th to November 20th
- Microsoft Store 15% November 7th to November 20th
- Steam 15% November 14th to November 20th.
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Ahead of release, Merge Games is running a Steam Wishlist promotion to receive exclusive content ahead of launch. They’ve recently hit a new Wishlist mark of 25,000! Members of the community will now be receiving a free demo and a Hi-Res Wallpaper ahead of release. Check out the Sparklite Steam page for more information.
You can also keep on top of all things Sparklite on the official Merge Games Discord channel where there will be numerous new updates on all things Sparklite leading up to the release date!
A link to the latest trailer can be found here!