Dan from Button Bash Gamers writes: "For many years now I’ve been following an artist on DeviantArt that goes by the name Karosu-Maker. I was first drawn to his work because of his fun fan art of the Legend of Zelda and Resident Evil, and over the years he’s added to it with more works based on Final Fantasy, Street Fighter and so on. More recently, though, his focus has shifted more to his own original artwork with a very Monster-Girl like theme. The reason? Karosu-Maker has been planning his own game which got me a little excited…then a bit more, sceptical as what he’s done maybe best described as a sexy Zelda game."
These aren’t nostalgia grabs or gimmick-laden throwbacks. They each bring something genuinely fresh to the table, mechanics that feel baked into the exploration and combat, not just tacked on.
Play as Dik, a nimble acrobat exploring the depths of Hell to rescue his brother from the Devil’s hands. With no weapons to rely on, success hinges on mastery of physics-driven movement, and quick adaptation to deadly obstacles.
GDC 2025 has revealed the finalists for the 27th annual Independent Games Festival (IGF).
