An Upcoming Action Platformer Just Got A Steam Demo So Good I Can’t Believe It’s Free

Metroidvania games have exploded in popularity over the last decade, but they’ve mostly stuck to the , as does its radio system, which lets your commanders offer you advice in the field. Your allies just happen to be a bunny girl and a bird in a poncho, while your character resembles a mix between a shark and an airplane. Aesthetically and mechanically, the demo is a nonstop parade of fun surprises.

The full version of Aeromachina doesn’t have a release date, but Test-Flight is worth playing on its own merits rather than as just a preview of what’s to come. It packs more good ideas into sixty minutes or so than some games do in their entire runtime, and it does so with impeccable style to boot.

Aeromachina: Test-Flight is available on Steam.