‘Norigin’ Follows in the Massive Footsteps of ‘Shadow of the Colossus’, Offering Beautiful Art and Creatures to Conquer

If games like Shadow of the Colossus and Eternal Strands have taught me anything, there’s nothing more satisfying than climbing up a massive beast. Sure, Eternal Strands has us beating up these monsters, and Shadow of the Colossus has us fighting our inner demons, but still. It’s cinematic, impressive, and most importantly: a challenge. Norigin seems to be taking just enough inspiration from both of these titles, all while trying to forge an identity of its own. I’m eager to take on the challenge of this boss climbing game, and if I cry from an emotional story? That’s a bonus.

“They say the Sins of the Father are passed down to the Son”

Norigin seems to be a story of remembrance. Trying to learn about your father, you’ll need to face off against larger-than-life creatures keeping you from reaching your path. Created by solo developer Jugraaj S, this is an incredibly ambitious-looking project with some lofty goals. Traveling between different realms, facing off against demonic-looking creatures, and unraveling a mystery from years before. Sign me right up for this one, especially if the climbing looks as smooth as it does here.

One thing that’s helping Norigin stand out, beyond the incredible art style, is the speed of traversal. Shadow of the Colossus, while an incredible game, is slow and calculated. Eternal Strands is a good middle ground of speed and danger, with Brynn scaling these massive beasts quickly. The main character of Norigin is built different, scaling these monsters with surgical precision.

‘norigin’ is especially impressive with a small team

As I said before, this looks quite incredible for a solo-developed project. It’s beautiful and could be emotionally traumatizing like its inspirations. I’m prepared for that. I say as I grab a box of tissues, waiting for the worst. Passion projects like Norigin are some of my favorites, and I’ll be keeping a close eye on this one as it makes its way through development. Hopefully, there’s nothing but pure devastation around the corner, ready to make its mark in the world of gaming.