Ghost Song is out in November and Super Metroid fans shouldn’t miss it

It’s been how many years?

The long-time-coming sci-fi metroidvania game Ghost Song is almost finished, and considering we first covered it nine years ago, that’s a big deal! Developer Old Moon and publisher Humble Games are eying a November 3, 2022 release for Ghost Song across Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, a🅠nd Xbox Seris X/S — includi🎐ng Game Pass.

If you need a refresher, same. Mostly. I could immediately picture this game’s gloomy bioluminescent vibe, as well as its protagonist, but other details were long forgotten.

Here’s a new trailer for the game showing some of the weapons, from a familiar missile launcher, to a flesh-exploding metal fist, to a fast-stabbing spear. As you blast grotesque aliens and skeletal machinery, you’ll generate heat that “empowers your melee attacks.”

From a brief look at the inventory screen, we’ve got stats like Class, Level, HP, Stamina, Resolve, and even Luck. So it’s not strictly a matter of finding key items and abilities.

Admittedly, I never backed Ghost Song on , and I haven’t been keeping tabs in recent years. Voice acting is an interesting surprise, and I still like the idea of a “Deadsuit” — it just sounds cool. The Super Metroid-inspired antics will unfold on Lorian, a “desolate moon” with notes of “self-discovery, ancient mysteries, and cosmic terror.”

With this latest check-in, my expectations are modest, yet hopeful. It’s challenging to stand out in this crowded genre, as “good” isn’t always “good enough” in today’s market. I do think Ghost Song has the right stuff, conceptually — it’s just a matter of execution.

If you’ve got a Steam Deck ready to go, this one seems like a snug fit — . Otherwise, between Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, and Game Pass, there will be plenty of ways to check out Ghost Song in November. It’s great to finally enter the home stretch.