Fading of Zarya 7 Demo

Although Earth is starting to run low on certain types of resources, such issues would be resolved if we managed to somehow get what we need from space. Granted, at this point in time we do not have the technology to reach other planets with manned ships, let alone mine them for precious resources. However, it’s definitely something that will be made possible in the future.

Fading of Zarya 7 is a 2D platformer with puzzle, survival and exploration elements, in which you lead a team of soldiers trying to uncover the mystery behind a lost expedition on an alien planet. Although it looks like a regular platformer at first, the game features many interesting ideas, and it also plays a lot more like a squad-based action game, given the fact that you can switch between different soldiers at any given time.

The whole thing takes place on a planet called Tesaur, which is rich in energy and minerals, although it also seems to contain the ruins of an alien civilization. These ruins are not entirely inert, on the other hand, since some basic forms of alien lives still prosper. Hence, the expedition sent to investigate the planet stops responding after landing, which is why an investigation crew is sent.

As mentioned before, you are free to switch between the three available crew members, and sometimes it’s necessary to do so in order to overcome certain obstacles. The gameplay is mostly about exploration and finding a way to get past locked doors and enemies, but there’s a fair bit of action involved as well. You can also collect minerals and craft your own equipment along the way.

The graphics are not bad either, but you shouldn’t expect an awful lot in this regard, given the 2D environments and the limitations of the perspective. However, there’s even a day/night cycle, as well as many interesting artwork pieces decorating the backgrounds, which help a lot with the atmosphere. The soundtrack is very well made too, which is always a plus.

Fading of Zarya 7 is surprisingly well-designed, especially when you consider the fact that it is developed by a small indie team. Hence, the demo looks nice and plays even nice, so we can only hope that the full version is going to deliver the same experience.