Canto I

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Canto I is an action platformer where you navigate Dante through a perilous, pixelated forest. Dodge hazards like jagged rocks and ghostly enemies using double jumps, quick dashes, and magic strikes. Each level tasks you with collecting scrolls that piece together verses from Dante’s journey, blending platforming challenges with a narrative rooted in classic literature. The controls emphasize precision over power, requiring timing and spatial awareness to progress. The game’s standout is its fusion of tight mechanics and atmospheric pixel art. The forest feels dense and foreboding, with shifting environments that mirror the poem’s tension. While short and punchy, it’s clear this is a precursor to a larger series, release notes hint at future expansions into deeper regions. Out August 13 on PC and Mac, it’s a brief but polished experience for fans of indie platformers with a literary twist.