Dark Devotion is a brooding, action-heavy rogue-like side-scroller due "early" this year Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Dark Devotion is a brooding, action-heavy rogue-like side-scroller due "early" this year Coming to PC, Switch, and PS4. News by Matt Wales Reporter Updated on 9 Jan 2019 5 comments Developer Hibernian Workshop has announced that Dark Devotion, its intriguing (and gloomily attractive) side-scrolling action-RPG, will be making its way to PC, PlayStation 4, and Switch "early" this year. Dark Devotion first came to light back in 2017, when it successfully raised 31,796 Euros (around £28,690) on Kickstarter. It casts players as a Templar, sent to explore the depths of a mysterious, "unforgiving" temple in search of answers "that will challenge your very existence." In some respects - it's a moody, Dark-Souls-esque rogue-like, with a tight pixel art aesthetic - it's all awfully familiar. However, Dark Devotion has a few tricks up its sleeve that will hopefully set it apart from its peers. For starters, its four large worlds are entirely hand-crafted (no procedural generation here), and there's a strong emphasis on story and meaty, stamina-based combat - featuring various weapons, armour, and relics - with a particular focus on diverse boss fights. And while, in time-honoured rogue-like tradition, death takes players back to the beginning (although experience appears to be retained), Dark Devotion is attempting to keep things fresh by offering multiple interconnected routes through each labyrinthine world to uncover and explore. Be warned though; each door entered seals shut behind you, forcing you to commit to each new uncertain path. Here's an early glimpse of World 1 from Kickstarter: There seem to be other elements at play too, with the game's Steam page hinting at "intricate systems of blessings, curses, and illnesses", although there's little in the way of specifics. Despite its familiar core, Dark Devotion certainly has plenty of potential, and it's undoubtedly a looker if you're into your brooding, gorgeously animated pixel art. And while there's no fixed released date yet, Dark Devotion should be heading to Switch, PC, and PS4 relatively soon. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 11 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Sennheiser's legendary HD 599 open-back headphones are just £70 at Amazon in the Prime Early Access Sale Comfortable with neutral sound and a wide sound stage. Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. 1 Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store