Ghost Song, a love letter to Super Metroid (and Dark Souls), has received a release date after all these years. Humble Games and developer Old Moon have revealed that Ghost Song will be released on November 3, 2022, for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, and PC.
While some of you may not know of Ghost Song, if you enjoy Metroidvania-type games, then you’re going to love this. It’s also worth mentioning that this title has been in development by one person, Matt White. I still remember when I backed this game on Kickstarter back in 2014! It’s been a while, but Matt has been steadily at work on Ghost Song. More recently, Matt and Humble Games announced that they would be publishing the game, so I figured we’d see a release date within the upcoming year… and I was right.
Strike out beneath the surface in search of answers in Ghost Song, an atmospheric 2D adventure of self-discovery, ancient mysteries and cosmic terror. Explore winding caverns lit only by bioluminescent flora, battle strange and powerful creatures, and acquire new abilities to help you unearth this alien world’s long-buried secrets.
- Discover What Lies Below – Explore the twisting alien tunnels and long-abandoned labs of an expansive, beautifully illustrated Metroidvania-inspired 2D world filled with secret chambers and a haunting history.
- Power Up and Progress – Acquire potent weapons and game-changing new abilities in the depths, unlocking access to new strata of the moon and optional hidden areas.
- Face Challenging Foes – Combat the fungal aliens and metal husks of Lorian with responsiveness and precision. Level up your power, and customize your suit and blaster with an arsenal of modules.
- Blast and Smash – Master the distinctive rhythm of Deadsuit’s core combat. Pummel enemies with your rapid-fire blaster, building up barrel heat that empowers your melee attacks.
- You Are Not Alone – You’re not the only entity trapped in this unfamiliar place. Encounter a cast of voiced characters and discover their own tales of survival, courage, abandonment, and redemption.
Mind you, I’ve played a few betas of the game early on, and within the last year, a newer build that showed just how far the game had come along. I might be a bit biased, but what I’ve played so far, it’s been quality. I’m definitely looking forward to playing the full game when it releases in a few months.
Ultimately, I’m really happy for Matt White. I can’t wait for everyone else to experience this game and see what I’m talking about. Currently, add the game to your waitlist on Steam, if you’re looking to pick up the game on the PC.
I can’t wait!
