Biomorph (video game) explained

Biomorph
Developer:Lucid Dreams Studio
Publisher:Lucid Dreams Studio
Director:Hélène Poulin
Producer:Maxime Grégoire
Designer:Gabriel Bradley
Programmer:Francis Lapierre
Artist:Véronique Bellavance
Angéline Beaulieu
Margaux Caron-Théberge
Christian Haguenauer
Annie Rodrigue
Composer:William Gough
Engine:Unity
Genre:Action-adventure, Metroidvania, Platformer
Modes:Single player

Biomorph (stylized in all caps) is a soulslike Metroidvania video game developed and published by indie company Lucid Dreams Studio. The game was released for Windows on April 5, 2024,[1] and a PlayStation 5 port on November 22.[2] Further home console ports on the Nintendo Switch and Xbox Series X/S is in development.[1]

Development

Biomorph is developed by Lucid Dreams Studio, an independent game development studio from Canada.[3] It was announced in August 2022, with a gameplay reveal trailer unveiling at Gamescom.[4] [5] Originally set to release on March 4, 2024,[1] Lucid Dreams announced that the game will be pushed back to April 5 to "avoid a crowded window" and "polish the game to perfection".[1]

Reception

Biomorph received "mixed or average" reviews from critics, according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Biomorph launches April 5 for PC, later for PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch. Romano. Sal. Gematsu. January 29, 2024. March 3, 2024.
  2. Web site: BIOMORPH for PS5 launches November 22. Romano. Sal. Gematsu. November 18, 2024. November 18, 2024.
  3. Web site: Exclusive: Eat Enemies To Gain Their Power In Kirby-Like Metroidvania, Biomorph. Gray. Kate. Nintendo Life. August 10, 2022. August 27, 2022.
  4. Web site: Biomorph is an evolution of Hollow Knight that you must play. Wells. Jess. The Loadout. September 16, 2022. September 16, 2022.
  5. Web site: BIOMORPH Teaser Trailer Looks Like A Fun New Metroidvania Game. Williams. Anna. Geek Tyrant. August 15, 2022. August 15, 2022.
  6. Web site: Biomorph PC Critic Reviews. Metacritic. CBS Interactive. September 4, 2024.