GBA JRPG fans might wet the bed on this one: Tako no Himitsu: Ocean of Secrets is an indie adventure that pays tribute to the handheld era, even enlisting composers Motoi Sakuraba (Golden Sun) and Masanori Hikichi (Terranigma).
Selecting from six different heroes, you’ll uncover their backgrounds while on a mission to rid the world of shadow monsters with the help of your octopus companions. Featuring real-time combat and puzzles, the game will feature the following:
- Play as six different characters, each with their own unique abilities and Symbiosis power. Discover their individual stories and the traumas they must overcome to make a positive change in the world.
- Befriend and train magical Octopuses, the heroes of the past! Teach them spells that can aid in battle or help solve puzzles whilst exploring the world.
- Strategise in real-time combat and fight the shadow monsters plaguing the land. Swap between different characters to adapt to enemies and gain the upper hand, and keep ahead of the swarm with new equipment.
- Explore a vast, troubled world and learn the secrets of its past as you travel across the land. Discover the truth of the Shadow War and meet memorable characters in a great adventure to restore light to the world.
That headline might put you off, as Tako no Himitsu: Ocean of Secrets, from Deneos, isn’t out until 2026. However… it is in a Kickstarter campaign, and there is a playable demo with 1hr 30mins of content. Surely you know what to do by now?
