Metroidvanaia Mira and the Legend of the Djinns Is Going On A Treasure Hunt

What do you know about Moroccan folklore? Probably the same as me. Study up on the subjective through the medium of games as Assemble Entertainment and Little Knight Games have revealed a developer vid for Mira and the Legend of the Djinns.

From the perspective of Yuba, an avid treasure hunter who manages to befriend a Djinn named Mira – the first Djinn discovered in generations- the two embark on a journey to the world of Fallen Amazgesh, forming a spiritual bond along the way.

Taking inspiration from Moroccan and Amazigh culture, language and spiritual traditions, Mira and the Legend of the Djinns is presented as a 2D pixel art adventure in the style of a Metroidvania. In the game, the pair will track artefacts and battle against mutated creatures and corrupted spirits.

Key features include:

• Go With the Flow: Djinns hold power over four Primal Elements: Solar, Celestial, Infernal, and Lunar. Players are granted four different weapons to wield, each one imbued with one of the four Elements. A fluid combat style allows players to switch between weapons and elemental modes on the fly — even in the midst of combat!
• Grow the Skill Tree: Whether by progressing the story or buying them in-game, take down enemies in style with dozens of moves to unlock. Create new movesets and utilize them to kick some serious butt!
• Show Me Your Moves: Along with the classic Metroidvania abilities such as the Dash, Mira and the Legend of the Djinns features magical abilities unique to the retro genre. Many of the spells have uses outside of combat, encouraging players to try out different combos and think outside the box.
• All Good Things are Multipurpose: Throughout the game, players can discover seven different tools, each used to overcome obstacles, solve puzzles, and weaponize during combat. Certain items are more scarce; acquire these rarities by doing side quests, defeating certain enemies, and if you’re lucky, occasionally purchasing in shops.

Check out the developer commentary here:

Mira and the Legend of the Djinns is set for release on Steam in 2023. You can wishlist it now.