Plus Ultra: Legado (Póntica, 2025)

Information / Synopsis

Immerse yourself in a Mesoamerican Metroidvania adventure, featuring vivid ligne-claire comic visuals set in the 16th century. Explore the intersection of two worlds in this spellbinding tale based on historical background with rich lore, dynamic combat, and a captivating OST. That is, a comicvania.

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Plus Ultra: Legado is a 2D Metroidvania set during Mexico's inception in the 16th century. This exhilarating yet complex encounter between Europe and the Americas unfolds as a classical adventure.

Using the Metroidvania genre to recount these significant historical events, Plus Ultra: Legado leads players into an exciting â€œcomicvaniaâ€ experience. Embark on an epic adventure in which you'll see the ins and outs of one of history's most crucial events!

Comicvania

Every Metroidvania blends a variety of gameplay elements, including 2D platforming, exploration, intricate labyrinthine maps, thrilling boss battles, and the essential acquisition of new abilities that serve as keys to unlock previously inaccessible areas.

We wanted to explore new ideas for the Metroidvania genre. That is why we asked ourselves. How would a comic-like Metroidvania work? This is how the idea of â€œcomicvaniaâ€ was born.

Traversals

For any Metroidvania, traversals are really important. We all love backtracking, but slow, clumsy movement can be a bit tedious. Thus, we put a lot of effort into offering you a fast-paced move-set, so you can enjoy freely moving throughout the world of Plus Ultra: Legado.

Open storytelling

In Plus Ultra: Legado, story and gameplay are not at odds, but seamlessly intertwined. Whenever someone speaks, you're able to move, jump, and break dialogue prompts. Do you want to move to the next line? Smash that bubble! Do you want to go back to exploring the world? Just leave to continue on your adventure. The storytelling leaves you in charge!