Miniature metroidvania ‘Candle Knight’ gets May release date

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Candle Knight will be launching in May.Candle Knight follows a miniature knight that carries a candle on their helmet, and is set to launch for PC on May 31.In the 2.5D game’s 2022 reveal trailer, Dracma Studios showcased the protagonist fighting through a derelict castle, with the building’s furniture serving as side-scrolling platforming levels.“We’re very excited to finally release Candle Knight to the public in the coming months,” shared Mario Vallarta, co-founder of Dracma Studios. “It’s been a collective work of love and we hope people can see that!”Looking ahead, the developer has shared that Candle Knight will make its way to console platformers later this year.A demo for Candle Knight is available via Steam, and the page also shares more on what fans can expect from the metroidvania.“Wield your flame to overcome menacing creatures lurking in the shadows of a ruined castle,” reads Candle Knight’s Steam page.