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 | October 11, 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 scheduled to be released for Windows and Nintendo Switch on October 11, 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]- ^ Romano, Sal (27 August 2024). "Europa launches October 11". Gematsu. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ^ Williams, Demi (8 December 2022). "Ghibli-esque Indie Game Europa Revealed". GameSpot. Archived from the original on 29 January 2024. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ^ a b Wales, Matt (9 December 2022). "Take a look at gorgeous Ghibli-esque exploration adventure Europa". Eurogamer. Archived from the original on 29 January 2024. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- ^ Bankhurst, Adam (8 December 2022). "Wholesome Snack: The Game Awards 2022 Edition - Everything Announced". IGN Nordic. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ^ Romano, Sal (23 August 2023). "Europa delayed to 2024, demo now available". Gematsu. Archived from the original on 29 January 2024. Retrieved 29 January 2024.