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YIIK: A Postmodern RPG

YIIK: A Postmodern RPG

Ackk Studios · Ysbryd Games · 17 Jan 2019 · Nintendo Switch
Steam reviews78% positive1,155 reviews · Mostly Positive
OpenCritic60Weak · 44 critics
Store
Nintendo eShop
Platform
Nintendo Switch
Release date
17 Jan 2019
Developer
Ackk Studios
Publisher
Ysbryd Games
Players
Single player
Rating
M
Features
Voiced characters
Play modes
TV mode, Tabletop mode, Handheld mode
Availability
Available now

Prepare to take into your veins the I.V. patch of YIIK: A Postmodern RPG, a Japanese-style RPG that pushes the boundaries of what you know to be real.

An unusual error manifests on April 4th, a day that echoes the enigmatic code 404. In a desperate act of innocence, a child relinquishes her name for an invitation to a birthday party, her hope tethered to the faint possibility of finding her brother. Meanwhile, Alex, a recent college graduate, returns home, only to find his reality unspooling like a threadbare tapestry. Guided by a cat which slips through the very fabric of his mind, Alex descends into the depths of his consciousness where he witnesses the impossible: a woman, locked away in an iron maiden, vanishing into thin air. A vision which ignites an undying obsession and threatens to unravel the boundaries of his world.

• Combat in YIIK I.V is an arcane dance, a turn-based system where players use everyday weapons against bizarre entities, aided by the power of Karta. When players or enemies take damage, they start to bleed, and every action taken while bleeding brings them closer to defeat. It’s a race against time to outlast the enemy and stem the flow of blood.

• Navigate landscapes that blur the line between reality and dreams. These spaces are filled with intricate puzzles, deadly traps, and odd adversaries that challenge your perception, pushing the boundaries of what you know to be real.

• The narrative shifts between the perspectives of Alex and the Nameless Child, drawing you into their separate yet intertwined realities, each twist revealing deeper layers of their destinies.

• The game’s soundtrack features over 200 tracks across a wide range of genres, from drum and bass to progressive rock. Much of the music is performed by live musicians, adding a vibrant and authentic layer to the experience.

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