An independent developer is crafting a large-scale role-playing game with action elements named AIKODE. The creator has already released several videos and demonstrated gameplay footage. The project draws inspiration from the spirit of NieR Automata, focusing on atmosphere, combat flow, and a sense of discovery as players traverse a sprawling world.
The first video showcases the main character engaging enemies across varied locales while also riding a bicycle, highlighting traversal and combat interwoven with speed and agility.
The second video functions as a teaser with cinematic scenes that aim to convey the mood, scale, and tonal direction of AIKODE, offering glimpses of environments, character motion, and narrative tone.
The developer has also released the game soundtrack, inviting fans into the auditory world that accompanies the evolving visuals and gameplay moments.
Details about AIKODE remain limited. It is known that the project is being built on Unreal Engine 5, promising a fantastic, imaginative environment where artificial intelligence plays a central role in the story and mechanics. Development has been ongoing for more than a year, with a clear emphasis on a rich player experience.
The creator has promised a broad array of gameplay systems, including mini-games, aerial traversal, fishing, cooking, and more. The game is expected to offer around 200 character outfits and multiple endings, along with a relationship system that grants unique abilities to each pair of characters and influences narrative outcomes.
Some environments draw inspiration from real places, such as a level that mirrors the Shibuya district in Tokyo, giving players a sense of recognizable urban energy within a fantastical setting.
The project is being developed for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and Series S. There is a possibility it may arrive on Nintendo Switch in the future, expanding its reach to diverse gaming audiences.
Reported by VG Times