Press Kit

About Aestik

Aestik is a hand-drawn 2D metroidvania that focuses on exploration, snappy combat and platforming, as well as moral dilemmas. 

As the player explores the Realm of Aestik, they are forced to make impactful decisions which will change the course of the game.

To fathom a mysterious corruption that drives sane creatures mad, players will need to utilize ability runes that make the journey through this strangely unique world a bit more untroubling.

Despite facing Aestik’s many dangers, its world is also full of peaceful creatures with their own distinctive background stories in which the player can take part.

Features

  • Make decisions that matter and impact the course of the game

  • Replayability: Live and re-live the consequences of your decisions & find out what could’ve been

  • Become a master of demanding platforming challenges

  • Hone your skills in challenging combat sequences...

  • …and prepare for even tougher boss battles!

  • Learn more about the background of the Realm through Aestik’s ominous, souls-like storytelling

  • Explore the Realm of Aestik: an interconnected world full of strange creatures and quirky characters

  • Fathom the underlying darkness and corruption that the seemingly cute and innocent inhabitants are affected by

  • Equip ability runes and customize your playstyle

  • Take friendly creatures on your journey that follow you and give you unique advantages

  • Collect Fragments to unlock all of the mysterious gates in the Spirit Heart

  • Charming hand-drawn art inspired by Hollow Knight & Adventure Time

  •  Secrets to uncover!

Info

Developer: Hooded Traveler Games
Release Date: 2024
Platform(s): Steam/Windows, (Switch)
Website: aestikgame.com
Contact: hello@aestikgame.com
Social Media: Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok

About Hooded Traveler Games

Hooded Traveler Games is an indie game studio based in Baden, Switzerland. 

Having bonded over their love for gaming classics, its two members, Nicholas and Julia, decided to team up to create their own classics.

As with their current project, the 2D metroidvania Aestik, their main goal is to tell stories using cute and quirky art styles to create immersive worlds across genres.

Feel free to get in touch: hello@aestikgame.com

Team & Founding Members

Nicholas - Game Developer
Julia - Marketing & Community Lead

Media Exposure

Demo Reviews

  • “An absolutely lovely banger of a game that I look forward hearing more from in the future. Well crafted, with high replayability value, especially given the player choices, it is able to provide many hours of entertainment and I’d definitely recommend it to lovers of this genre. The well scaled difficulty which makes it challenging, but not overwhelming is a good fit that will keep players on their toes, but not frustrate them with the gameplay. Aestik does almost everything right and I have a very positive outlook on its future. (Total playtime: 03:57:11)”

    - Review by user & content creator “Celestial Voyager”

    “Overall, "Aestik" is a game that provides an excellent gaming experience. Its tight controls, interesting gameplay loop, and breathtaking art style all work together to produce a really unforgettable gaming experience. "Aestik" is a must-play game that will have you going back for more, whether you're a dedicated gamer or a casual player. (Total playtime: 00:34:30)”

    - Review by user “Yeagerist#0481“

    “Yes, I actually played the demo until the end because I wanted to know the weight that our choices have on the story, I wanted to meet the next boss and I'm going to be very anxious waiting for the release of this game. I even publicized it at school because I really loved the project, as much as it is very inspired by hollow knight you can see the unique elements and the dev's effort to create an incredible experience for players. In my opinion, they are on the right path!“

    - Review by user “Marcos Santos“

    *please note that all of the reviews above can be read in full here.

Recognition

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