Hello friends. This is a Let’s Play video of “Possessor(s)”. Possessor(s) is a fast-paced action side scroller with combat inspired by platform fighters, a story told through dangerous characters, set in a deep interconnected world ready for exploration.
Possessor(s) marks the latest release from Heart Machine, the studio behind Hyper Light Drifter and Solar Ash, now partnered with Devolver Digital to deliver a fast-paced action side-scroller that draws combat inspiration from platform fighters. You play as Luca, the host, and Rhem, her less-than-cooperative spectral counterpart, as they navigate a quarantined mega-city torn apart by an interdimensional catastrophe – their survival depends on learning to coexist despite friction. The interconnected world stretches from collapsed skyscrapers to an abandoned aquarium, blending hauntingly beautiful 3D environments with hand-drawn animated characters for a striking visual presentation that sits somewhere between sci-fi horror and stylized action. Combat centers on tight, precise platforming with air and ground attacks, combos, juggles, and a variety of deadly enemies leading to challenging boss encounters, while exploration rewards players with weapons and upgrades that open previously inaccessible areas. The open-ended structure lets you choose multiple paths while uncovering the truth behind the devastation through a cast of characters with their own heart-breaking stories. Heart Machine continues building their reputation for atmospheric action games with distinctive art direction, and bundles with their previous titles plus crossover options with Salt and Sanctuary and Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus position this alongside quality peers in the action-platformer space.
Developer: Heart Machine
Publisher: Devolver Digital
Genre: Action, Adventure, Metroidvania, Platformer, Dystopian, Indie
Release Date: 11 Nov, 2025
Reviewed on: PC/Windows
Available on: PC/Windows, Playstation 5
Link: Steam
Review copy was provided.
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