‘Master Key’ is an engaging monochromatic take on classic Zelda gameplay

Okay, we’re not sure how this game made its way online, but we just learned about a pretty cool new eShop game called Main key.

Launched on May 30, 2024, it’s a monochromatic take on the classic top-down Zelda gameplay in which you play as a fox who discovers a mysterious key hidden in a cave. To find out what the key is for, you must embark on a quest that will take you across dangerous lands filled with enemies, items, shops, etc.

Lasting around five to ten hours, the game boasts strong accessibility without the need for reading and the freedom to explore the world as much or as little as you want. We also quite like the visuals here; it’s almost like a cross between Robot Gato And Zelda: Link’s Awakening. We dig it!

Here’s a look at the key features:

– Item-based exploration
– Dozens of enemies
– Shop, weapons and power-ups
– Dungeon
– From 5 to 10 hours of content
– Lots of secrets
– No language support!
– The game doesn’t hold your hand, it’s a love letter to hiking and exploration. You have to find your own path and there is no plot.

Master Key is now available for £10.79 / $12.50.

What do you do with this? Will you be adding it to your Switch library? Let us know your thoughts with a comment.