The Sun and Moon Arrives on Xbox One Beginning on January 27

Written by Brandon Hofer on January 18, 2017

News: A new indie title is heading to Xbox One with an interesting mechanic for a platformer.

The Sun and Moon is coming to Xbox One a little later this month according to Digerati and the developer, Daniel Linssen. It will be available on January 27 and will be priced $6.99/€6.99/£5.59. The game is currently available for pre-order right now on the Xbox Store with a 10% discount as well.

The Sun and Moon, the winner of the 29th Ludum Dare game jam, is a platformer with a unique mechanic: you can dive into the ground. Momentum is conserved but gravity is reversed, letting you fling yourself high into the air or deep beneath the surface. The goal is always straightforward - collect the three orbs in the level and jump into the wormhole - but spikes, endless drops and impossible heights make this more and more difficult.

Some of the key features for The Sun and Moon include:

Dive into the ground - This unique mechanic preserves your momentum, letting you use the level itself to overcome a huge range of challenges.

Conquer over 150 levels - Run, jump and dive your way through levels spanning from easy to brutally difficult. You'll need to both master the controls as well as think outside the box.

Non-linear level unlock system - Explore the game in whatever order best suits you.

Achieve time goals - Three tiers of medals provide an additional challenge for even the easiest levels.

Minimalistic graphics - Straight-to-the-point graphics help you focus on the gameplay.

Music by Dubmood - A track that grows as you progress.

Does this sound like a game you would enjoy? Check out the trailer below and tell us what you think. Are you going to purchase and download The Sun and Moon?