Summary
Konami has announced a new side-scrolling game, titledDarwin’s Paradox, in which the player takes control of an octopus. This eccentric game is the newest addition toKonami’s impressive catalog of side-scrollers.
Over its expansive history,Konami has released a plethora of side-scrolling titles, several of which have gone on to become memorable hits. From the arcane aura ofCastlevaniato the action-heavy content ofContra, it has experimented with the genre to an intriguing degree and achieved notable success doing so. Starting a new chapter, the Japanese gaming giant is now set to publish another unique side-scrolling game from a debuting indie developer known as ZDT Studio.
Showcased during thelatest PlayStation State of Play,Darwin’s Paradoxis a side-scrolling action-adventure platformer in development for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Switch. It revolves around an octopus protagonist named Darwin who, after being removed from his natural habitat, finds himself in the midst of a world domination plot devised by a villainous food company. Stepping into the role of an octopus, the player can climb nearly any surface, use camouflage to blend with the surroundings, and shoot ink at enemies, as shared by Konami Senior Producer John Garcia-Shelton on thePlayStation Blog.
Darwin’s Paradox is a Game from Veteran Industry Leads
Created by ZDT Studio, a French developer established in 2022,Darwin’s Paradoxhas significantly experienced industry leads behind the project. These notable figures include Romuald Capron, ex-studio director at Xbox’s Arkane Lyon, and Cedric Lagarrigue, the founder and former CEO of Focus Entertainment. While Capron brings his expertise to the table after shipping highly rated titles such asDeathloopandtheDishonoredseries, Lagarrigue previously honed his skills working on theFarming Simulatorgames and the 2017 action RPGThe Surge. Given their combined decades of experience and their illustrious portfolio of past works, players may expect to receive a high-quality, polished platformer when the Konami-published game eventually rolls out.
Apart fromDarwin’s Paradox, Konami gave a fresh look at another one of its in-development games,Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, during the State of Play stream. Following much anticipation, theMetal Geardeveloper officially confirmed the release date for thehighly awaitedSnake Eaterremake, while also giving fans a look at some of the stealth-action title’s gameplay. One of the notable highlights from this showcase was the tease that hinted at certain classic minigames from the original making a return in the remake.
