A release date has been set for LUNARK, a pulp adventure game set in a time of uprising, according to its publisher WayForward and creator, Canari Games. Launching on March 30th for Windows PC (through Steam), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5, the new cinematic pulp side-scroller follows Leo, an orphan with unusual physical and physiological traits. In the middle of a revolt against LUNARK, you'll assist him in achieving his destiny and get to know a diverse group of exciting individuals caught on opposing sides of the fight.
LUNARK is a single-player game with twelve unique levels available to explore. The game boasts a colorful, nostalgic pixel art style with multiple cinematic cutscenes to immerse players in the story.
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Adventure Game LUNARK Receives an Official Release Date of March 30
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