Coming from developers CollectorVision Games, they behind Dead Tomb which we’ve just reviewed, Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan is an 8-bit action-adventure platformer game out on Xbox and PlayStation now.
Trapped!
In a storyline steeped in Mayan mythology, players take on the role of supreme adventurer Sydney Hunter.
The explorer finds himself trapped inside a massive Mayan pyramid. And to add to this bad luck, he soon discovers that the sacred Haab calendar has been broken up into seven pieces by the “Feathered Serpent” Kukulkan.
Your job is to find the missing pieces and return peace and balance to the world.
Forge alliances, face challenges
With the aid of the local Mayan population, Sydney Hunter must muster all his courage and skill to overcome the challenges that lie ahead. Join forces with allies, battle fierce adversaries, and confront the powerful Kukulkan in a thrilling showdown for the fate of the world.
Two unique endings await you, depending on the decisions you make in the game.
Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan includes a hidden interactive feature within the Mayan pyramid. If lucky, eagle-eyed players will discover a hidden area and meet Yuki. Yuki is a fun character from FX Unit Yuki: The Henshin Engine.Â
Game features
- Classic platformer gameplay: Play through a challenging single-player campaign with tight controls and glorious 8-bit style graphics.
- Thoughtfully researched mayan representation: Adventure through stages and boss battles inspired by Maya gods, culture, and history.
- 8-bit soundtrack: Jam to original retro chiptune scores by veteran game music composer Ben Allen.
- Content galore: Explore 13 expansive levels full of secrets and encounter a powerful Maya god in each.
- Endless collectables: Amass relics & weapon upgrades to increase your chances of survival.
- Long live the CRT! Includes the option to turn scan lines on and off.
Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan out now on Xbox and PlayStation
Are you ready to help Sydney rewrite history and restore balance to the world?
Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan can be downloaded from the Xbox Store for £7.99. It can also be found on the PlayStation Store.Â
The game is already available on Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam, where it is currently available at a 30% discount to celebrate the game’s launch onto Xbox and PlayStation.
Stick around for our review.
Game description
Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan is a love-letter to 8-bit action adventure games with challenging platformer gameplay and a huge number of Maya-inspired bosses.
You play as Sydney Hunter, adventure supreme, who by sheer luck manages to get trapped inside a massive Maya pyramid. He soon discovers that the “Feathered Serpent” Kukulkan has broken up the sacred Haab calendar into seven individual pieces and has hidden them inside the very same pyramid!
Widespread chaos and a time freeze will certainly follow if the Haab calendar isn’t located and put back together. With the support of the local Maya population, Sydney Hunter must now find all seven pieces of the Haab calendar, defeat Kukulkan, and return peace and balance in the Maya civilization.
