February 1, 2021 - 9:56pm EST
When Yacht Club Games released Shovel Knight back in 2014, it took the gaming world by storm with its addictive gameplay, impressive pixel art style and simple but engaging story. Yacht Club Games had made a name for themselves, and fans of the developer were keen to see what they'd conjure up next. While they haven't released a new title yet, they have since published Cyber Shadow, an incredibly stylish 8-bit action platforming adventure that looks and feels reminiscent of their work. Cyber Shadow doesn't just do an admirable job with its look, but also its soundtrack, gameplay, and fair but fun difficulty. What perhaps is most impressive, is the fact that the game was developed by a single person, Aarne Hunziker of Mechanical Head Studios. Cyber Shadow is a great first step for the indie dev, with the game feeling like a welcome amalgamation of NES classics Ninja Gaiden and Mega Man.