Ukrainian devs Cheers LLC bring puzzle-metroidvania Neanderthallica to Linux and macOS

Neanderthallica blends a prehistoric world with a twist of sci-fi, a puzzle-metroidvania that’s now supported on Linux and macOS.
In the game you have to master the ability to change the weather, altering the environment and battles. Craft unique gear and weapons, and explore hidden secrets as you journey through humour-filled stone age. Originally released in June, the game received an update August 15th as part of the Ukrainian Games Festival which added in Native versions for Linux and macOS. The update also fixes up a few issues and makes combat feel “punchier”.
Check out the original trailer below:
Game Highlights:
- Change the weather to influence the environment, battle mechanics, and gameplay outcomes.
- Craft spare parts and discover over 150 gear and weapon combinations, to allow you to tailor your own approach to challenges.
- Utilize weapons and weather conditions strategically to solve puzzles, overcome obstacles, and defeat enemies.
- Explore and discover hidden secrets, collect artifacts, and unlock achievements as you explore the prehistoric world.
- Translate symbolic dialogues to interact with NPCs and unravel the mysteries of the game.
- Blend of sci-fi and prehistoric settings, offering a refreshing and captivating gameplay experience.
- Humorous and lighthearted narrative.
Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
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