XEL Windows game

XEL

Tiny Roar | Assemble Entertainment | Released Jul 2022

Uncover XEL’s dark past

XEL is a 3D action-adventure set in a sci-fi fantasy setting. Play as Reid, shipwrecked on the strange world of XEL. Without any recollection of her former life, it is up to you to unravel her past and connection to XEL. Ready your sword and shield as you explore the overworld of XEL and dive into imposing dungeons full of unforeseen threats and challenging puzzles. Throughout your journey you will make new friends and foes, learn new moves, find new gadgets as well as being able to jump through time and space. As Reid delves deeper into the mysteries surrounding XEL, she discovers an endless cycle of peril. Will she be able to break free from it and what will it take?

An ass-kicking 3D action-adventure through space and time

Explore the mysterious world of XEL and uncover its dark past
A vibrant overworld and challenging dungeons await to be explored and mastered
Help Reid figure out who she is and why she is stranded on this strange place
Hack and slash your way through gone-haywire-robot-minions and face the exotic wildlife of XEL
Solve time bending puzzles and make use of your arsenal of gadgets to unlock secret paths

Old-school gameplay meets new-school features

A classic top-down 3D action-adventure with dynamic camera shifts to stay close to the action
XEL offers a well-crafted combat system with dodging, parrying and gadgets.
Upgrade your weapons, shield and gadgets to kick even more ass
Unique abilities will let you jump through time to traverse prior inaccessible areas or encounter foes in a weaker state and bend the rules of space
The dungeons and puzzles in XEL will put your wits as well as your guts to the test

The world of XEL awaits

Experience an intriguing sci-fi fantasy tale with a strong emphasis on story-telling, combat and puzzling
Meet a memorable cast of characters and engage in witty and charming dialogues
Discover time-distorted areas that allow you to take a glimpse behind the curtain that led to the downfall of this strange place
Interact with your environment and actively engage with NPCs

A timeless soundtrack and visuals

XEL offers vibrant visuals, handcrafted by a passionate Indie team as well as a timeless soundtrack composed by Gidon Wolff

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New XEL Dev Diary: Go Behind the Scenes of our Sci-fi Puzzle-Adventure XEL!

Mar 29 2022 News

Heading to PC and Nintendo Switch in Summer 2022 (and later 2022 to Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4 and Playstation 5), XEL is a vibrant and colorful action-adventure title inspired by iconic franchises like The Legend of Zelda — with a sci-fi fantasy spin and an incredibly sassy-yet-spirited main character named Reid.
XEL will test your wit and reflexes whilst sending you on an emotional and deeply thoughtful journey through the mysterious world of XEL.

In today’s developer diary, Game Director Maurice Hagelstein and Game Designer Tom Erenstein take us behind the scenes with a look at the character creation process the studio went through before landing on the style we see today, as well as discussing their gameplay design philosophy and giving us a brief but tantalizing glimpse of what players can expect when the game drops next year.

Watch the brand-new, full-length XEL Dev Diary:

About XEL

XEL follows an amnesiac protagonist named Reid, who finds herself shipwrecked on an enigmatic planet with no memory of her previous life. Players will join Reid as she sets out to get to the bottom of the mystery behind this bizarre land filled with secrets, puzzles, and a not-so-stable sense of time.
Explore a beautiful overworld dotted with challenging dungeons in a classic, top-down, 3D action-adventure format steeped in a rich, vivid palette.
During her quest, Reid will meet charming, enduring characters, engage in thrilling combat, and of course, find and upgrade a whole bevy of nifty items, gadgets, and moves — some of which may help her jump through space and time.

Developed by Tiny Roar and published by Assemble Entertainment, XEL will launch on Steam and Nintendo Switch in Summer 2022; the Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 will follow later 2022.