Skykeepers

About

Skykeepers is a 2D action platformer where you play as Tangi, a village chief fighting to restore his homeland. The core loop mixes fast combat with resource management, string together axe combos to send enemies flying, then teleport mid-air for follow-up strikes. After defeating foes, collect their remains to repair your crumbling village. As structures rebuild, new abilities unlock, letting you tweak your playstyle between brute force or strategic hit-and-run tactics. The game’s setting draws from Austronesian mythology, with a story about Tangi’s struggle after a disaster leaves him petrified while his village is overrun by spirits. The combat feels sharp and responsive, balancing aggression with timing. Released in 2017, it runs on PS4, Xbox One, and PC. A shorter campaign with focused level design makes it a brisk but memorable indie experience.

Storyline

SkyKeepers offers stunning visuals and a unique journey through a fantasy world inspired by oceanic Austronesian culture. A tragic accident spirals Tangi into despair, turning him to stone. Unprotected, the village suffers onslaught after onslaught of unkept hostile spirits who now flood the islands. A year passes before Tangi awakes, emerging from his skin of stone to give witness to the devastation of his absence. Picking up his axe, he must conquer the demons of these lands to rebuild his village. To rebuild himself.