Xel

About

Xel drops you into a sci-fi fantasy world where you play Reid, a shipwrecked warrior with no memory. Your mission is to piece together her past while navigating a land filled with alien landscapes and ancient ruins. Combat mixes swordplay and shield tactics with a suite of collectible gadgets that let you manipulate time and space. The game’s core loop revolves around exploring open zones, tackling Zelda-inspired dungeons, and solving puzzles that twist reality. Each challenge requires combining tools creatively, like freezing time to bypass traps or shifting dimensions to alter environments. The game’s time-bending mechanics stand out, creating puzzles that feel fresh even in familiar settings. The story leans into a looping narrative structure where Reid’s discoveries often circle back to bigger mysteries. Community data shows 24 achievements, with the rarest, “eXELlence”, unlocked by just 5% of players. Most trophies require precision in combat or puzzle-solving, reflecting the game’s emphasis on skill. While the art style and soundtrack lean into classic adventure tropes, the spatial puzzles and gadget combinations keep the experience distinct.

Storyline

Play as Reid, shipwrecked on the strange world of XEL. Without any recollection of her former life, it is up to you to unravel her past and connection to XEL. Ready your sword and shield as you explore the overworld of XEL and dive into imposing Zelda-like dungeons full of unforeseen threats and challenging puzzles. Throughout your journey you will make new friends and foes, learn new moves, find new gadgets as well as being able to jump through time and space. As Reid delves deeper into the mysteries surrounding XEL, she discovers an endless cycle of peril. Will she be able to break free from it and what will it take?