Threefold Recital

About

Threefold Recital is a 2D platformer with puzzle elements set in a fractured oriental-inspired world. You play as three beastlings, a wolf, fox, and snake who’ve taken human form, navigating a city where magic, steam-powered tech, and ancient forces clash. The metropolis of Bluescales teeters under social strife and a rediscovered secret art, pushing your characters into a race against rising chaos. Gameplay blends precise platforming, environmental puzzles, and narrative choices that reflect each beastling’s distinct personality and skills. The game’s strength lies in its layered worldbuilding and the dynamic between its three protagonists. Players can approach challenges differently based on which beastling they control, altering solutions and story outcomes. With its mix of hand-drawn visuals and narrative depth, it’s positioned as a standout entry in indienova’s catalog. Set for 2025, early access buzz hints at a title that leans into genre conventions while carving its own niche.

Storyline

Step into an oriental fantasy realm inhabited by humans, beastlings, and majestic dragons. After a golden age spanning thousands of years, the bustling metropolis of Bluescales now faces tumultuous times. Here, magic and technology coexist, complicating social governance. To further stir the pot, the secret art behind ancient miracles—presumed long lost—is resurfacing. Beneath the city's clamor, a storm unlike any other is quietly brewing... A long, long time ago, there lived a wolf, a fox, and a snake. But these weren’t just your ordinary wild animals. They were very patient and wise, and after a lot of hard work, they gained human form and became "beastlings", as they liked to call themselves. Now, let's meet our heroes: