Rain Games has revealed that Teslagrad 2, a sequel to the original Teslagrad which launched on Switch in 2017, is now in development.
Just like the previous title, Teslagrad 2 will be an exploration-based Metroidvania with magnetic physics, featuring a similar visual style that will no doubt be as charming as its predecessor. Rain Games' Peter W. Meldahl has shared the following:
"Teslagrad was our first game as an indie team and the response was amazing. From then on, fans have been asking us about a sequel, and it has never been far from my mind.
This game has been rattling at the back of my mind for 6 years while we’ve been working on our games, I’ve hoarded the best ideas from those years to use for Teslagrad 2."
It'll be set in the unexplored region of Wyrmheim, with the game's design heavily based on the developers' home of Norway. Expect to see plenty of Viking carvings and Nordic runes as you explore its environments.
Did you play the original? Are you looking forward to seeing a fresh take on the series? Share your thoughts with us in the comments.
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Um I'm huge on metroidvania never heard of it... maybe I have just played hollow knight and forgot about it lol
The first Teslagrad was good fun...I don't remember it being a Metroidvania though. For some reason it was much more linear in my head? either way, will keep an eye on this one!
Great news, I had the first game on Wii U and it was a delight! Will be keeping an eager eye out for this one!
@Ogbert I kinda see where they're coming from with you needing abilities to progress though... Yeah, I don't remember ever backtracking at all. It's been a long time though.
Teslagrad is one of my favorite Metroidvanias. I'm usually not fond of physics puzzles but Teslagrad did it so right. Surprised the sequel didn't start development any sooner.
Wonderful news! I was shocked by how much I enjoyed the first. It felt incredible to control, the puzzles were clever, and I found myself replaying it quite a few times.
Loved the first game, hoping the sequel will be just as enjoyable. Looking forward to this!
Nice!
Now where are the Switch news about this?
Ooooh this is great news! I really liked the first one. The boss fights were very well done!
Whatever happened with the shared universe Teslagrad was supposed to launch? Did that ever come to fruition or did they drop it? I kind of remember a co op game a couple years back, but I can't think of anything else.
I liked the first game on WiiU for a bit, and visually it looked crazy better in action than in screenshots.
...but I burned out on it pretty quickly. It played like a puzzle platformer, but it was HEAVY on execution, which is great for many, but that style of play often exceeds my frustration meter.
Really liked the first one and would 100% go back for a sequel. I do agree with some of the other comments though as I did not consider the first one a Metroidvania. The only backtracking that was really encouraged was after the game was over to get some of the items I had missed.
Ah yes. The first one was quite good. Played it on the WiiU. This'll be on my list
I guess even the developers forgot there own Teslagrad 2 World to the West. Lol
Both great games!
Now this is a game to get hyped about. Teslagrad is excellent.
@Ghostchip ignorent comment
@Kalmaro @Ogbert If I remember, there was a bit of potential backtracking and getting lost, but nowhere typical of your average metroidvania. I think the first few floors had some collectables you couldn't get until you had later items, but that's it. Not close to like when I played Super Metroid.
Doesn't really sound good to me. I did finish the first game, but it left me in frequent fits of rage. Especially that final boss, which to this day still ranks as the worst final boss that I've ever faced in my life. But if there's demand for a sequel, I'm happy for those fans who were able to get something more positive out of the experience.
It appears I slept on the first one. Shall I give it a whirl?
"Teslagrad which launched on Switch in 2017, is now in development."
It released on Wii U earlier than that.
It's like Wii U never existed...
The first game is amazing. 10 out of 10.
@GregamanX Once you figure it out it's easy. I got frustrated too. But besides that annoyance I actually thought the bosses were great and reminded me of playing Mega Man back in the day. Like Mega Man once you know the patterns it's easy. In fact on my second playthrough I actually beat the game without dying. I think the art, story, bosses, puzzels, and mechanics are all done exceptionally well. My biggest complaint was the game was too short.
Nice, loved the first one, once i worked out how to kill the bosses, the mechanics were brilliant.
@Kevlar44 I can get what you're saying. Like any game, once you learn the patterns, it becomes easier. This game was my kryptonite though, because at the time, it took me over 2 hours to properly learn that fight, and it was driving me insane. Mostly because I'd have to repeat the initial boring 3 or 4 minutes of the fight and then get killed in a millisecond by attacks near the end that I couldn't see, then have to redo the entire slow boring lead up to that moment all over again for hours. It was this combination of boring and frustrating that I cant explain. But years later, it still haunts me. Haha.
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