Airoheart is a quirky Zelda-like coming to iOS and Android at the end of the month

• Airoheart is an upcoming retro action RPG for iOS and Android
• You play as the adventurer Airoheart on a quest to stop his brother
• Explore the world of Engard and more!

The world of retro RPGs seems to be firmly planted in the JRPG genre at the minute, what with Kemco’s continuous output of new releases, with the only real diversification being the occasional roguelike dungeon crawler. But those looking for an experience closer to the old days of the SNES and the famous Zelda franchise need look no further, as the quirky little adventurer Airoheart is set to hit storefronts on November 29th!

And no, I don’t say Zelda-like lightly, as this is an RPG that very much wears its inspiration on its sleeve. Not that this is a bad thing, mind you, as with its gorgeously rendered pixel graphics, quick-paced gameplay and familiar top-down exploration, this is sure to satisfy anyone craving a throwback to old-school adventurers.

You play as, who else? Airoheart, as he seeks to halt his brother’s evil schemes. You’ll explore the world of Engard in your quest to stop him using the powers of the Draiodh stones, and unleashing a slumbering evil that threatens to plunge the world into darkness.

On-the-go action

I always do miss the simplicity of older adventurers like The Legend of Zelda. As much as they were before my time there’s something innately charming about the top-down perspective, lush, crunchy graphics and simple swordplay. But too often throwbacks to the genre tend to come loaded with a bit of baggage in the form of innovative spins on the formula that, while fun, do tend to distract from the simple pleasures a good adventurer can bring.

Need something to tide you over ahead of this or any other releases you’re looking forward to? Why not check in on the latest entry in our regular feature of the top five new mobile games to try this week to keep you occupied?