Side-Scrolling Horror Platformer The Irony Gets Official Gameplay Reveal
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Sylopon revealed the first gameplay trailer for The Irony, a side-scrolling horror platformer launching on PC in 2027, with playtest sign-ups live now.
Developer Sylopon has pulled back the curtain on its upcoming project, offering our first real look at The Irony through a brand-new official gameplay reveal trailer featured on IGN South Africa. Set to launch in 2027 for PC via Steam, the title steps into the horror platforming space with a heavy emphasis on visceral action and dark science fiction themes. Playtest sign-ups are open right now for players looking to get their hands on an early build.
The game drops players into the shoes of a nameless mercenary on a desperate infiltration mission inside a twisted research facility. Based on the footage, the setting is defined by illegal human experiments that have spiraled completely out of control. The combat leans heavily into gore and close-quarters brutality, tasking players with ripping through mutated limbs while struggling to retain their humanity in a hostile environment.
For a genre that often relies on slow-burn tension, the choice of a side-scrolling action-adventure format gives The Irony a distinct pacing edge. It blends fast movement with grim visual storytelling, making it one to watch for fans of atmospheric horror. You can check out the official gameplay trailer over at IGN South Africa and add the game to your Steam wishlist ahead of its 2027 release window.
Tags: The Irony, Sylopon, Horror Platformer, PC Gaming, Steam
Original article: IGN South Africa