Pampas & Selene: The Maze of Demons

About

Pampas & Selene: The Maze of Demons is a side-scrolling action-platformer with Metroidvania-style exploration. Play solo or team up locally via split-screen as two heroes swing through ruins, slicing undead foes and solving environmental puzzles. Each character has distinct tools, one wields a sword for close combat, the other a wand for ranged spells, requiring配合 to unlock paths and survive boss fights. The 8-bit visuals and chiptune soundtrack evoke old-school MSX2 titles, with hand-drawn levels that branch into interconnected labyrinths. The game leans into retro multiplayer mechanics rarely seen in modern releases, letting two players share a screen without compromising pacing. Fans of UnEpic Games’ earlier work like Ghost 1.0 will recognize the developer’s knack for tight controls and punishing difficulty curves. Released in April 2023, it runs on PC, Switch, and the original MSX2 hardware. While reviews are mixed on its length and enemy placement, the co-op mode and mythological Greek setting earn consistent praise from retro gaming communities.

Storyline

Once upon a time, a dark high priest invaded the kingdom of Greek. Two brave heroes entered the cursed castle and defeated the evil priest. According to legend, those two heroes became king and queen to rule the kingdom with wisdom and prosperity. After nearly 40 years of peace, from the ancient and distant Mogdoss castle, a new evil power arose like it happened in the cursed castle many years ago. Pampas and Selene —the children of the heroes past— take up their parents’ mantle, using their sword and wand to fight through the army of undead invading the land. The story starts as they manage to enter the ancient, ruined castle to put an end to this terrible threat.