Duskfade launches on multiple platforms as a nostalgic 3D platformer

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The 3D platformer Duskfade, developed by Weird Beluga and published by Fireshine Games, has been released for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. The game is designed as a nostalgic homage to the golden era of 3D platformers from the PS2 generation, drawing comparisons to titles like Jak and Daxter and Kingdom Hearts.

Players control Zirian, a young apprentice, on a quest to rescue his sister, Allira, from the mysterious Clock Tower. Accompanied by a mechanical bird named Cuckoo, players navigate diverse environments—including ethereal forests and underwater worlds—using movement mechanics such as double-jumping, air-dashing, and grappling.

Critical reception has been generally positive, with Metacritic scores hovering around 76-79 across different platforms. Reviewers have praised the game's art direction, movement systems, and heartfelt narrative, though some noted criticisms regarding combat depth and level design.

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Cuckoo · Duskfade · Fireshine Games · Nintendo Switch 2 · Weird Beluga · Zirian

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[● 2 SOURCES] The protagonist, Zirian, seeks to rescue his sister, Allira, from a mysterious Clock Tower. pizzafria.ig.com.br · cogconnected.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Fireshine Games is the publisher of Duskfade. pizzafria.ig.com.br · psxbrasil.com.br
[● 3 SOURCES] Weird Beluga is the developer of Duskfade. pizzafria.ig.com.br · psxbrasil.com.br · cogconnected.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The gameplay features a transformable mechanical sword called the Minuteira. pizzafria.ig.com.br · psxbrasil.com.br
[○ 1 SOURCE] Duskfade is available on PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. pizzafria.ig.com.br
[● 2 SOURCES] Zirian is accompanied by a mechanical bird named Cuckoo. pizzafria.ig.com.br · cogconnected.com