- In 2099, when full dive technology has become commonplace, a 2D action adventure blurring the lines between virtual and reality.
- Recorded a 95% ‘Positive’ Steam User Rating… Praised for its experimental structure where the genre changes with each chapter.
“Veiled Edge,” a cyberpunk 2D action adventure developed by K-indie ONW Studio Inc. and serviced by GaniTani, will be officially released on Nintendo Switch on September 3.
‘Veiled Edge’ was first released on Steam Early Access on November 29, 2024. Currently on Steam, it holds a ‘Positive’ rating, with 95% of the 21 total reviews being positive. Pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch version are currently underway via the Nintendo eShop.
Tracking the Virtual Reality Conspiracy Born of Full Dive Technology
‘Veiled Edge’ is set in a future city in 2099 where ‘Full-Dive’ technology, which allows one to experience others’ experiences by directly implanting them into the brain, has become commonplace.
Rapid, a fixer for the giant corporation Citadel, and Lena, a genius hacker, become entangled in a massive conspiracy surrounding the virtual world and reality while investigating a child disappearance case in a virtual reality world.
The game’s most distinctive feature is the gameplay style, which is completely differentiated by chapter. While the basic framework maintains the mold of a 2D action platformer, the chapters set in an amusement park showcase fast-paced movement and action focused on impactful combat.
On the other hand, the chapters dealing with hacking skills focus on environmental changes and puzzle solving. As such, it is characterized by providing a dense and diverse experience through the independent mechanisms of each chapter.
Lena’s hacking ability is actively utilized not only in combat but also in clearing stages. She can change the map structure and surrounding environment to create new movement paths or solve puzzles.
The protagonist’s teleportation skill, ‘Shift,’ is also a core action element. It can be utilized in various ways, such as dodging enemy attacks, exploiting openings, and quickly escaping the battlefield in critical situations.
A neon-hued cyberpunk world realized through intricate pixel art
‘Veiled Edge’ is an action-adventure game set in a 2D cyberpunk world rendered in pixel art. Currently, on the PC platform Steam, tags such as Metroidvania and Roguelite are registered in addition to pixel graphics, suggesting that the game features both deep exploration and replayability.
The store page describes the game as an exploration of a cyberpunk world rendered in intricate pixel art, where players encounter new backgrounds, diverse characters, and mini-games in every chapter. The structure, which showcases distinct genre elements and gameplay styles across chapters within a single universe, highlights the game’s experimental character.
K-Indie Onewol Studio, which has solidified its quality through Early Access
Onewol Studio is an indie game studio that developed ‘Veiled Edge’. At the time of its Steam Early Access launch in November 2024, the studio announced its intention to improve the game’s quality by actively incorporating user feedback and suggestions.
Since then, item concepts, boss difficulty, and various ideas suggested by users have been incorporated into the actual development. It is also noteworthy that the game’s completeness has been solidified through consistent bug fixes and balance adjustments.
Ganitani handled the publishing for the Steam version, and it was also released on the domestic game platform STOVE, expanding its reach to Korean users.
Despite its small scale, it receives positive reviews from users for its high positivity rate and experimental composition.
‘Veiled Edge’ currently holds a ‘Positive’ rating, with 95% of its 21 total Steam reviews being positive. Although the number of reviews is not yet large enough to accumulate the broad user response seen in major titles, it marks a good start for a small-scale indie game.
On the domestic game platform Stove as well, all 11 participating users recommended the game, recording a 100% recommendation rate.
Steam reviews also note that while Korean voice acting is not supported, the diverse types of dialogue direction are impressive. Although reviews from numerous professional media outlets have not yet been fully accumulated, the experimental structure that shifts gameplay and genre characteristics with each chapter, along with the pixel art visuals, are being evaluated as the game’s distinctive features.
‘Veiled Edge’ is a title that a small indie studio has polished to perfection by actively incorporating user feedback during its Early Access period. With the release of this Nintendo Switch version, it has expanded its reach beyond PC to the console market.
Attention is focused on whether the Nintendo Switch platform’s unique high accessibility, seamlessly transitioning between TV and handheld modes, can serve as a catalyst to continue its acclaim in the PC market, and whether their experimental approach of introducing variations in each chapter can capture the hearts of global console users.
Information regarding ‘ Veiled Edge ‘
| item | detail |
|---|---|
| Developer | ONW Studio Inc. |
| Publisher | GaniTani |
| Genre | 2D cyberpunk action adventure, Metroidvania and roguelike elements |
| platform | PC (Steam), Nintendo Switch |
| Release date | September 3, 2026 (Nintendo Switch), PC Early Access release on November 29, 2024 |
| etc | Nintendo eShop pre-orders are underway, supporting TV mode and handheld mode. |
| Reactions/Evaluations | Steem ‘Positive’ (95% positive out of 21, small sample size); Stove 100% Recommended (11 participants) |
| Steam Page | Shortcut |
| eShop | Shortcut |
