Hand-Drawn Platformer The Eternal Life of Goldman Drops a New Demo on PC and Xbox
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
Weappy Studio and THQ Nordic have released a new playable demo for the hand-drawn platformer The Eternal Life of Goldman on PC and Xbox, following a fresh trailer at the Xbox Partner Preview that also confirmed a day-one Xbox Game Pass launch.
If you have been keeping an eye out for striking indie platformers, you now have a chance to try one out for yourself. Developed by Weappy Studio and published by THQ Nordic, The Eternal Life of Goldman has just released a brand new playable demo across PC and Xbox platforms. The release follows a fresh trailer showcase during the recent Xbox Partner Preview, which also confirmed that the game will launch directly onto Xbox Game Pass on day one. While the title previously offered a taste of the action during a Steam Next Fest event, this new drop gives console players their very first hands-on opportunity with the game ahead of its eventual full release across PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, PC, and Xbox.
The game stands out immediately through its gorgeous, frame by frame hand-drawn aesthetic. In an era where side scrolling platformers and Metroidvania style adventures often lean into retro pixel art, the painstaking craft behind hand illustrated worlds continues to turn heads. Titles like Cuphead and the Hollow Knight series have proven that distinct, highly detailed art styles can define a game's entire identity, and The Eternal Life of Goldman clearly aims for that same level of visual memorability. Set across a sprawling and mysterious island region known as the Archipelago, the adventure puts players in control of the titular Goldman as he tracks down a peculiar deity.
For players looking to add another promising indie title to their rotation, downloading the demo is straightforward through Steam or the Microsoft Store. Even though a firm release date has not yet been locked in by the developers, the day one Game Pass confirmation means subscribers will be able to dive into the full launch without extra friction. You can read the original reporting over at Game Rant.
Tags: The Eternal Life of Goldman, Weappy Studio, THQ Nordic, Xbox Game Pass, Indie Games
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