{"id":20300,"date":"2018-06-14T14:07:50","date_gmt":"2018-06-14T19:07:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sinclairclarion.com\/home\/?p=20300"},"modified":"2018-06-14T14:07:50","modified_gmt":"2018-06-14T19:07:50","slug":"iconoclasts-get-long-awaited-release","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sinclairclarion.com\/home\/tartan-news\/2018\/06\/14\/iconoclasts-get-long-awaited-release\/","title":{"rendered":"Iconoclasts get Long-Awaited Release"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u00a0 \u00a0\u201cIconoclasts\u201d was a game released on Jan. 23, 2018. The game is for Windows, macOS, Linux, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0A 2D action platformer, the game was developed by Joakim \u201cKonjak\u201d Sandberg and published by Bifrost Entertainment. The game itself takes inspiration from games in the \u201cMetroid\u201d and \u201cCastlevania\u201d series (also called Metroidvania), as elements of the gameplay involve a concoction of fighting, exploration and solving puzzles regarding the environment using the protagonist\u2019s tools.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0The game went almost a full decade before officially being released. It had been in development since 2010, totaling around eight years. Previously, the project went under the name \u201cIvory Springs\u201d prior to coming out with the final title. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0Officially, the announcement of \u201cIconoclasts\u201d came in 2011. The engine used to create the game is Classic Construct and the soundtrack was released on Feb. 1, 2018.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0Gameplay involves collecting and tweaking gear to improve speed, power and other such aspects. Multiple recurring characters can join Robin\u2019s party and assist in some of the over 20 boss fights within the game.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0\u201cIconoclasts\u201d takes place in a dystopian world where a religious figure presides over a majority of the planet. This sinister authority figure that overthrew the old government is known as One Concern and is ruled by a being only known as Mother.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0Robin, the main protagonist, is a mechanic that has not been registered officially with the\u00a0<\/span>government. Her illegally performing mechanic duties kicks off the plot, as she is arrested before escaping prison with new allies in order to bring down the corrupt religious order. <\/span><\/p>\n

\"Screen\u00a0 \u00a0While fleeing, Robin befriends an Isi named Mina, who is apart of a group that practices a conflicting religion. Due to this, One Concern and the Isi are at war with each other due to this along with fighting over ivory.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0Ivory, a white liquid that apparently exists within all matter on the planet, is known as a holy substance. While it powers machines, it also can grant superhuman abilities to a select amount of people through fusion with their blood. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0Using ivory like this has severe consequences if not entirely successful, such as mutating the person that underwent the fusion and possibly destroying their minds or bodies. If it goes better, people will either end up with a set of superhuman powers and, if they turn out the best, will have the telekinetic ability to control all matter with ivory.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0Robin, however, finds out a terrifying truth of her world: that ivory supplies have been dwindling heavily due to excessive exploitation by both One Concern and the Isi. The planet\u2019s structure has been destabilized because of this, leading to frequent earthquakes that have come to signal the death of the planet as a whole.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0\u201cIconoclasts\u201d has received favorable reviews since release. GameSpot claims it will \u201cshock and surprise you\u201d while Destructoid refers to it as \u201ca hallmark of excellence.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0Rob Kershaw of Jump, Dash, Roll gives the game a solid eight out of ten and cited the boss fights, character development, and puzzles as highlights while he points out the clarity of the overall storyline could have been polished further.<\/span><\/p>\n

Erika Brandenburg<\/strong>
\nArts and Entertainment Editor<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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