Iconoclasts

Iconoclasts: 2D Action Platformer

A 2D action platformer with pixel art graphics, rich storytelling, and challenging gameplay - explore the world, solve puzzles, and fight enemies in this unique video game experience.

What is Iconoclasts?

Iconoclasts is a 2D action platformer video game developed over the course of 7 years by Swedish developer Joakim Sandberg and released in 2018. Players take control of the mechanic Robin and explore the game's world using tools and weapons to fight enemies and bosses, solve environmental puzzles, and progress through the story.

The game takes place in a dystopian world controlled by a totalitarian religious organization called the One Concern. Robin illegally practices mechanics to help the people, bringing her into conflict with the regime and its agents. Over the course of the story, Robin meets allies and enemies, uncovers secrets about the origins of their world, and attempts to stop the One Concern's sinister plans.

Gameplay in Iconoclasts focuses on action platforming elements mixed with puzzle solving and boss battles. Robin is extremely agile and can use her wrench both as a melee weapon and to interact with the environment. For example, the wrench can be used to turn valves, unlock doors, activate machines, and much more. Robin acquires new tools and weapons over time, expanding her ability to explore and access new areas.

Iconoclasts features beautiful pixel artwork with extremely detailed and expressive sprite animation. The world is colorful, varied, and brings out themes about the impacts of authoritarian rule on nature and society. In addition to action elements, the game has a strong focus on environmental storytelling and developing its characters over its 8-10 hour runtime.

The game received very positive reviews upon its release, with critics praising the tight, rewarding gameplay, creative puzzles and boss fights, detailed visuals, and thoughtful storytelling. Many reviewers recommended Iconoclasts for fans of classic action platformers like Metroid and Mega Man as well as players looking for engrossing game worlds with emotional, cinematic stories.

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