Mace Knight is quite the inventive concept, it was crafted in the Pico-8 platform as a one man project, and now it evolved into a two man project. Coming in 2026, this new PC indie title will surprise players with some very interesting mechanics. Things look very simple, and the somewhat FM soundtrack that accompanies the trailer kind of shows us from what period of time this game got inspired. This is definitely something made for people who primarily care about mechanics and simple games exploring some complex mechanics. If you are interested, we at Infinite Start will provide more information about it.
Mace Knight is very interesting
Physics are key, wherever you leave you mace be is crucial to master the game. Positioning is clearly the most important aspect of the entire experience, so be very careful where you leave it cause it will come back to you crushing everything in your path. There is more to the experience however, you can add special modifiers to make things more interesting, and customize your load out in any way the game allows you to. While its nothing wild, this simple game proposes a rather new paradigm that might have never been done before.
Mace Knight is coming in 2026 at an unspecified date, but there’s a demo for those who are curious since there’s some things done so far. Being made in a limited system allows the game to be more imaginative with what it wants to do. Limitations breed creativity, and learning a new skill is really important in today’s world, especially for such an stagnant industry like the video game market. Indie developers are out there trying to give their best with what they do, ensuring that every game they make is done with love and passion behind the craft, and while not everyone is like this, the Mace Knight developers sure show that they care.
