Say what you will about the lack of updates from Clover Bite since GRIME 2‘s announcement, the developer has certainly been cooking. The side-scrolling Souls-like Metroidvania has received its first gameplay trailer, showcasing the Formless as they battle bosses and smaller enemies alike.
Wielding heavy masses, throwing daggers, and even using a bow is child’s play for the new protagonist. What’s really interesting is its core ability to create Molds, thus gaining new appearances and weapons. It can also grapple around with its tendrils, ascending walls faster than Akhlan and even smacking enemies from afar.
The result is a much faster tempo of combat and exploration, but you don’t have to take our word for it. A free demo is available now on PC via Steam, where players battle through the Temple of Hands. Thus far, it’s rated “Very Positive” based on 99 percent approval from its 127 user reviews.
GRIME 2 doesn’t have a release date, and it’s currently only in development for PC.
