worked on these animated sections for the Rusted Moss release trailer! my friends created such a rich and visually fun world to play around with in their game, it was a delight to help them realise their vision. it’s out now on PC and I hope you’ll check it out if you like bullet hells, action-packed metroidvanias, or eldritch faery magic in the post-apocalypse.
playing Rusted Moss. immediately impressed by the apparent freedom you have in exploring because I tried doing some quick ass platforming to find secrets and I got to an area I'm assuming is for way later the atmosphere changed so abruptly I'm scared
Played some more Rusted Moss off stream. Found some more trinkets and power ups, so these two bosses shouldn't take me an hour to beat! Also going to play Pseudoregalia this week!
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Genre: Modern Fayerie tale, climbing, post apocalyptic
"Rusted moss" is a journey of betrayal, restoration and melancholy reflection. One of the more fun and mid accurate depictions of fayerie in media. Enchanting.
The difficulty is high and the controls were non standard but by the end I felt very comfortable with the gamepad gameplay. The devs recommend mouse and keyboard however I was still able to complete most of the challenging sections on gamepad with the excellent accessability features.
This game is a can't miss for anyone who loves fayerie or games in the metroidvania genre!
I keep dying at the end of a series of arenas with jo checkpoint, and I know im gonna die a bunch to the final boss on her last phase cuz it happened all the time in my previous runs
Rusted Moss for PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch launches June 20
From Gematsu
Physics-based grapple hook Metroidvania game Rusted Moss will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Switch on June 20. Pre-orders for PlayStation 5 and Switch physical editions are now available in Japan for 4,400 yen at retailers such as Amazon and Biccamera.
Rusted Moss first launched for PC via Steam on April 12. As previously announced, the console versions will launch alongside a major update.
Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:
About
This Metroidvania utilizes your grapple and weapons with a full 360-degree aiming system. The freedom created by these controls creates a smooth experience for users to feel in complete control of their character. Find creative solutions to flexible traversal challenges, and blast away witches and machinery with precise aiming.
Now for the Hook
The grappling hook is hard to learn yet rewarding to master. This unique physics-based elastic grappling hook uses your kinetic momentum to propel your character forward. Similar to rock climbing, there’s no set path through this melancholic abandoned wasteland. Latch onto any moss covered structure and swing your way through this rugged terrain.
Guns, Guns, Guns!
No more aiming in just eight directions. As a twin-stick shooter, Rusted Moss emphasizes tight and precise gunplay. Quickly switch between your arsenal of weapons to best suit your playstyle and situation. Get up close and personal with a shotgun before grappling away and pulling out a sniper for the killing blow!
Boss Fights
Push your gunplay and grappling hook skills to their limits! From powerful witches to machine monstrosities, each boss fight throws its own unique challenge at you. Dodge swords, avoid energy fields, and blast away at conjured spiders.
Story
Journey across desolate landscapes drenched in melancholy; witness the remnants of humanity and their rusting iron inventions… Humanity is on the brink of collapse and will soon be invaded by faeries. In a desperate bid to survive, humans have empowered their own witches with stolen fae magic.
But all is not lost, as the humans were deceived – for one of their own is not what she seems. The fae have stolen a human baby, and replaced it with something else…
Raised by unsuspecting human parents, Fern is a changeling whose true loyalties have emerged. Alongside a mysterious shadow named Puck, she sets off on a journey to return fae to the world and end the Age of Men.
Whose side will you choose—human or fae?
Key Features
Master the grapple.
Over 20 unique abilities to find!
Customizable strategy and gameplay.
Over six challenging bosses to defeat.
Eight distinct weapons to find.
Multiple endings.
Encounter humans and fae folk trying to find their way through the world. Speak to them and learn their stories.
Uncover lost shrines and abandoned computer stations to learn about old secrets and forgotten tales.
Beautifully melancholic pixel art. A retro vibe with a modern aesthetic, the world of Rusted Moss comes alive with moody pixels and stylish animation.
some progress shots from the Rusted Moss release trailer - it was a lot of fun getting to define my own hybrid puppeted-handdrawn workflow, and making it work with the style that the devs and publisher wanted. done in my faithful old copy of Toonboom Animate 3!
Anyone seeking a new spin on a Metroidvania should give Rusted Moss a shot. The title itself is odd, but like ARES over a decade ago, it blends twin-stick shooting with the sub-genre well. The addition of a swing mechanic is something that adds a new wrinkle to the challenge when compared to most other games on the market, and if that part doesn’t work for you, it’s easy to just switch it off and soar all over the stages.