Prepare to evolve like never before in Strange Seed, an upcoming creature evolution RPG that promises to take players on a bizarre and thrilling adventure. Announcing its latest trailer on 9th September, the game is set to offer a sneak peek at the weird and wonderful world of DNA-swapping, monstrous creatures, ahead of its demo release on 26th September 2024.
Set in a third-person, 3D world, Strange Seed offers players the ability to defeat creatures, collect their DNA, and evolve into unimaginable forms. Ever wondered what a chicken with crab legs looks like? Or what would happen if you gave it armoured plates? Strange Seed makes that possible — and much more.
Check out the trailer for a closer look at this unique evolution RPG!
Endless evolution, countless possibilities
Strange Seed boasts an impressive 100 million possible evolution combinations at launch. Players begin their journey as a lowly blob but soon acquire DNA from any creature they defeat, enabling them to evolve new body parts. With seven part slots and over 30 full creatures, the game’s creative freedom feels limitless.
The combination of Metroidvania-style challenges and DNA-based evolution means that each new body part you acquire could be the key to solving a puzzle or defeating an enemy. Want to scale a high cliff? Equip wings. Need to break through a wall? Opt for horns or a charging ability. The endless possibilities promise to keep gameplay fresh and exciting.
Retro callbacks and endless customisation
For fans of retro gaming, Strange Seed pays homage to the 1992 classic E.V.O.: Search for Eden and Spore, blending nostalgia with modern gaming elements. With Strange Seed, players can collect everything from biological body parts to weird items like hats and machine guns — anything is fair game in this world of bizarre evolution.
With over-the-top boss fights and increasingly challenging environments, Strange Seed ensures that no two runs will feel the same. And for players who love to experiment, the game’s customisation options are designed to let creativity run wild.
Strange Seed key points
- Endless evolutions: over 100 million possible combos on release
- Metroidvania challenges: some parts offer special abilities like breaking walls, flight, or even reading a book
- Hats, horns and… guns!?: outfit your creature with any weird object you find lying around; but it might help to have hands… or a head
- Retro callbacks: no major creature evolution RPG has existed since 1992’s E.V.O.: Search for Eden — a game that later helped inspire Spore. Strange Seed contains hidden nods to both of these classics!
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