Sundered only came out a few days ago, but it’s already one of my favorite games of 2018. Well, technically it came out last year, but the Switch version just barely hit so I’m saying it counts for ‘18. Anyway, I absolutely love the game and have been playing the hell out of it.
Cover art for Thunder Lotus’ — Sundered
I didn’t know anything about the game shop Thunder Lotus until a few weeks ago when the Sundered: Eldritch Edition for Switch trailer hit (see below). The holiday season was already looking packed with a number of intriguing titles to tackle during the break. One glance at Sundered’s gorgeous, hand animated sprites, along with the promise of a fresh take on the Metroidvania formula, instantly made this game a top priority for me. I have very specific tastes, and Sundered seemed to be hitting all of them: