Skullgirls Devs Announce Hand-Drawn Action RPG Indivisible

Who would've thunk that the Skullgirls devs would be working on an Action RPG?

Even if unexpected, it appears that Lab Zero Games, the masterminds behind the 2D quirky fighter Skullgirls, are heading in that direction, having just announced their newest game Indivisible. Fun fact moving forward: this game is inspired by the unlikely combination of Valkyrie Profile and Super Metroid.

Personally, I have loved the Valkyrie Profile series, especially the original title, which introduced me to the captivating Norse Mythology. The lore of Valkyrie Profile has always been deep and thought-provoking, so it's no surprise that the game has become a source of inspiration over the years. Nevertheless, let's delve a bit into Indivisible with a statement regarding the setting and gameplay from Lab Zero, located underneath the announcement trailer on YouTube:
 

"Indivisible is a new action/RPG IP, starring Ajna (AHZH-na), a girl who sets out on a globe-spanning journey to discover the truth behind her mysterious powers. On her quest she'll be joined by a variety of unique heroes and gain new abilities to traverse the environments and defeat the enemies they'll encounter along the way.

Indivisible is inspired by classics like Valkyrie Profile and Super Metroid, but with the unique characters and gameplay depth Lab Zero is known for. In addition to a fresh spin on action/RPG gameplay, Indivisible features a deep storyline inspired by Southeast Asian and other world mythologies, Lab Zero's trademark feature-quality 2D hand-drawn animation, and a lush soundtrack from legendary Secret of Mana composer Hiroki Kikuta.

Indivisible does not yet have an ESRB rating."

Wait, what about Hiroki Kikuta being the composer for this!? If none of the facts and features didn't grasp attention before, then surely the mention of Secret of Mana's composer will prick ears! For those unfortunately unfamiliar with Hiroki Kikuta's work, a couple of his tracks have been posted below for your listening pleasure:


Definitely read the comments on the actual YouTube page if you want to have a good laugh.


Personal Note: This is my favorite song of the soundtrack, though it gave me the creeps, but it also made me want to rave (even before I knew what a rave was).


I had to throw this one in for good measure, because this is an awesome remix.

Getting back on track, here's the official announcement trailer:



Lab Zero will be launching an IndieGoGo campaign for this title soon, complete with a playable prototype to help players make a decision as to whether or not to back it. If Indivisible is successfully funded during the campaign, the developers will launch the title by 2017.

Honestly for me, the artwork alone has already sold the game.