When a game throws together eye-catching 2.5D pixel art with a burst of vibrant colors, then adds island hopping, turn-based battles, and even managing your own resort, you can tell there’s something good brewing. That’s the vibe I’m getting from Horizonite, the new title from solo developer Phablix. It’s tough to put my finger on exactly what it reminds me of, but I’m definitely looking forward to checking it out when it lands on PC via Steam.
In Horizonite, you’ll be setting sail for all sorts of different islands, and each one is packed with resources to grab, puzzles to solve, and treasures just waiting to be found. Getting out and exploring is a big deal, because you never know what challenges or rewards are tucked away, and they’ll help you build up your island. When things get a little wild, you’ll jump into turn-based battles against some interesting creatures. And when you want to chill out, you can dive into managing your own resort, customizing it and making it bigger for all the visitors who show up.
The colors are bright and there are tons of cute little details, kind of like you’d see in Stardew Valley or Moonlighter. What’s also neat is that the seasons and weather actually matter. They change what resources you can find and how battles play out, which makes exploring and planning your moves more interesting. Plus, you’ll run into all sorts of characters, each with their own stories and things they need you to do, which gives you new stuff to work towards.
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