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Van

Journey through alien environments as Van to discover the mysteries of her existence, her purpose, and the harrowing history of the planet she awakens on.  Find messages and warnings from the dead.  Solve puzzles with the help of Van’s charming robot companion, EYRIE.  Understand the meaning of true strength and harness it to face the many challenges that await…

You

Van-14 is a loveletter to the classic Metroidvanias we grew up on, with a dark atmosphere, a semi-pixel style, and cinematics in the style of 90s anime classics such as Ghost in the Shell.   Fans of the genre will recognise the familiar elements of a young woman in a powersuit, upgrading her abilities to challenge a foe in a seemingly hopeless battle for the good of the universe.  With Van-14 we are not trying to reinvent the wheel; we simply want to use it on a new vehicle.  A blend of nostalgia with the joy of discovering something new, but comfortably recognisable. 

In addition to classic Metroidvania gameplay staples, Van-14 provides unique and engaging gameplay systems such as projectile-vs-projectile mechanics in exciting side-scrolling combat, and ability modifiers for full playthrough customisation.  The setting’s rich lore is delivered in both text and voice without interrupting gameplay.  Piece together the mystery while exploring every nook and cranny, or focus on blasting enemies and traversing the different Zones; play it your way!

Us

From a production team headed by Iron Gate Art Director Robin Eyre, Van-14 is currently in early development with plans to release a public Alpha test during 2024.  You can follow along here, join our Discord, and check out all our other links at our LinkTree.