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80%48380% positive reviews, Very Positive across 483 reviews·Metroidvania · Lore-Rich
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A Metroidvania-style action adventure set in the collapsing "Sky City." Play as a life form awakening in darkness, explore decaying areas, interact with NPCs, battle bosses, collect cards, and uncover the truth through stylized art and deep storytelling.
The Light Of Vertical
Steam


This is a Metroidvania-style action exploration adventure game. It tells the story of a world driven by rules and gears—"Sky City"—gradually collapsing. The player takes on the role of a life form that awakens in darkness, embarking on a journey to explore the world. As the forces, emotions, wisdom, and order of the world gradually crumble, each region descends into chaos and decay. Through exploration, the small life form gradually uncovers the truth about the world and life itself.
The game, with its stylized cartoon art and profound narrative, depicts the collapse of the world and the struggle for survival. Players will explore city-like maps, interact with unique NPCs, challenge bosses, collect cards, and ultimately confront the truth of the world.

--Explore Vast Worlds--
Traverse diverse and unique maps, each filled with hidden surprises and lurking dangers.

--Battle & Collect--
Encounter strange and fearsome creatures, defeat them to collect powerful cards, unlock unique skills, and expand your combat abilities.

--Customize Your Playstyle--
A flexible skill-combining system lets you freely mix cards and abilities to create your own combat style and rhythm.


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