Developer Monochrome and publisher Hatinh Interactive have announced their brand-new project Tandem: A Tale of Shadows for a 2021 release. Tandem: A Tale of Shadows is a puzzle-platformer featuring action and adventure elements. The game will release on PC, Nintendo Switch, PS4, and Xbox One later this year.
The game’s story takes place when Thomas, the only son of the Kanes, a famous magician couple has gone missing in late 19th century London. Emma, a stubborn young fan of the couple’s shows sets on a journey to find the missing son with a conviction that she must find him at all costs. As she is heading towards the Kanes’ manor. She mysteriously meets Fenton, Thomas’ teddy bear which has magical powers.
They both join hands as they set out to find Thomas and team up to face any obstacles that come in their way. Tandem: A Tale of Shadows was recently revealed during the MIX Game Dev Direct showcase where the developer and publisher released the gameplay trailer for the game as well. You can check it out below as well:
Tandem: A Tale of Shadows will make fans of puzzle platformers very happy as players will be able to face dozens of puzzles across five beautiful Victorian-inspired worlds. You will alternate between Emma’s top-down view and Fenton’s horizontal side-scroller view. Combining both gameplays, you will often need to align Emma’s lantern to cast shadows that Fenton can use to cross. The story will unveil more details on the relationship between the girl and Fenton along with Thomas’ disappearance.
JB Grasset, CEO, and co-founder at Monochrome Paris said:
With Tandem, our ambition is to evolve the puzzle-platformer genre through immersive storytelling, jaw-dropping production values, and thought-provoking gameplay. We can’t wait to captivate players later this year with the imaginative, mysterious universe we’ve carefully created.
Philippe DAO, CEO, and co-founder of Hatinh Interactive also added:
Not only we are continuously impressed by Tandem’s game art and aesthetics but we also strongly believe in the uniqueness of its dual gameplay.
Key features of the game include:
- Stunning Art Direction – Discover a playful and frightening universe inspired by Jules Vernes, Conan Doyle, Tim Burton, and Victorian-era architecture. Each dimension in Tandem feels like a German expressionist or Dutch golden age art piece brought to life.
- Clever Puzzles – Solve 45 puzzles and obstacles in order to unravel the mystery surrounding Thomas Kane’s disappearance. Overcome vicious spiders and creepy clowns, etc
- Dual Gameplay – Swap perspectives between Emma and Fenton. Light up the scene and cast shadows as Emma from a top-down view. Walk on shadows projected by Emma’s lantern from Fenton’s side-scroller view.
- Fight with Strategy – Players will face mechanical toy-like enemies and bosses throughout each dimension. Since Emma cannot attack, fans must rely on their wit to move forward.
- Narrative-Driven Adventure – Gather clues hidden in the game’s worlds to learn more about Emma, Fenton the teddy bear, and Thomas’ disappearance.
- Diverse Mechanics – Push or pull objects to create shadows. Use alarms and traps to your advantage. Tandem features a variety of interactive elements to keep players on their toes.
A Steam page is now live for the game and you can head over there to follow the game’s development and add it to your wishlist as well. Further details about the game will be revealed later.
Let us know in the comments section below whether you would be interested in playing Tandem: A Tale of Shadows when it comes out or not.
