ATONE Brings Nordic Myth and Rhythmic Gameplay to Platforms Next Year

With everybody’s favorite Asgardian hitting up the big screen in Infinity War and God of War taking on Midgard, it seems that Norse mythology is all the rage now. Those titles won’t be the last to jump into the world of Nordic myth, as ATONE arrives the PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One next year, according to developers Wildboy Studios.

The studio describes ATONE as “a story-driven puzzle game inspired by Norse mythology.” The 2D art style and gameplay is pretty unique, using vector art to build its world and characters. Yet, the game is somewhat reminiscent of the indie hit Superbrothers: Sword & Sorcery EP, with its heavy emphasis on an exploratory adventure in a mythical world.

Players take on the role of Estra, a young warrior and daughter of the world’s last great leader. The gods have all disappeared, abandoning humanity and leaving Midgard to rot from the inside, and with the great sacred Elder Tree exposed without the protection of Odin, it’s up to Estra to keep the world safe. It’s not going to be easy, as Estra is haunted by the trauma of her past.