We’ll tell you about the classic games that inspired the solo developer of Moons of Darsalon, which is coming to consoles next month. Plus, a bit about the game’s mechanics, its improvements through trial and error, the balance between fresh and retro, and some details about the upcoming release.

Earth is no longer the same. Toxic rains brought ruin, leaving few survivors. Become a Drifter, guided by your AI companion, and search for hope in the desolate future waiting beyond. Synduality Echo of Ada from Bandai Namco arrives in January 2025.