Theres something beautiful about dance combat, and when executed flawlessly, it can be divine.
The early trailer release, though, seems to need a little more polish.
Still, there is a special gem hidden in the sneak peeks the devs have revealed.
And if the line you dont know what its like to waste your life for nothing!
doesnt get you, I dont know what will.
Anyway, as we anticipate the games arrival, heres a look at everything we know aboutMentariso far.
What is Mentari?
Mentariis an upcomingaction-adventure gamefeaturing dance combat.
Itll depict a world haunted by The Stillness.
Essentially, it is a dark, mysterious force that has made everyone in the world be still.
She does so using her special powers that can undo the harm resulting from The Stillness.
Story
The story ofMentariwill kick off in the lands of Bead Isles.
Here, everything and everyone was thriving in a vibrant world.
However, a mysterious entity known as The Stillness enveloped the world, freezing everything and everyone.
The only person who can withstand the effect of The Stillness is the titular Mentari.
Shes a young girl who must embrace a heroine role and save the world.
She does have extra help, thanks to special powers that enable her to dance and heal the world.
Through her dance moves, she can revive people and make the world move again.
As the player, your job will be to guide her on her quest to save the world.
Youll explore Bead Isles, healing the NPCs you come across.
By dancing, youll bring people back to life and restore vibrancy back to the world.
Every person you will heal also returns the favor and opens up new paths for you.
Plus, youll also have hidden secrets to discover in the Bead Isles archipelago.
stellarNull has worked on several titles in the past, includingAnuchardandEnthrean Radiance.
Meanwhile, indie.io offers a creator platform for indie developers to hone their craft.
The indie.io collection is ever-growing, withAnuchardbeing a part of their catalog of games.
To date, indie.io has a whopping 100+ games and developers on their platform.
IfAnuchardis anything to go by, then we can expect an engaging gameplay system and a charming world.
stellarNull definitely specializes in a unique take on development.
Their move to focus on dance and disallow destruction is definitely out of the box.
The studio is also known to tap into retro charm from eras like the SNES and Sega Genesis.
However, they put their unique spin on the classics to stand out from other developers.
Trailer
Mentaris announcement traileris out now on YouTube.
Its pretty brief in its story and gameplay.
The visuals, too, look a little less ideal.
Still, the game seems like a cozy exploration of a charming world.
Meanwhile, the dance-based combat looks exciting.
you’re able to see Mentari spin around on a kind of grid-based platform.
She switches between multiple moves while dodging away from incoming projectiles.
All we know is that the game is coming soon.
PC owners will be happy to know that the upcoming game will be launching on PC via Steam.
Its currently unclear whether there will be any console ports in the future.
As for the editions, its still way too early to tell whether therell be any available for preorder.
So, whats your take?
Evans I. Karanja is a freelance writer who loves to write about anything technology.
When not writing, he can be found playing video games or watching F1.
