It’s about self-determination, self-propulsion, not waiting for permission, not waiting for everyone to agree, tapping into the voice inside of you and letting that spur you forward.
“How did I get here? What things happened – small and large, remembered and forgotten – that led me to this place now? This series is about deciding for yourself what your life and legacy will be. “I hope people feel compelled to examine their own origin story,” DuVernay shared. When we were thinking about telling this story, we wanted to explore that idea more and give people references of how these situations can impact and shape one’s identity and growth.” I did not have a lot of references or guides growing up to help me navigate some of the negative experiences or interactions I went through as a young Black kid. Kaepernick shared in the post, “ Colin in Black and White is a scripted limited series inspired by my experience as a Black child, adopted by a white family. For now, you can wishlist the game on Steam.Accompanying the exciting trailer is a blog post co-authored by Kaepernick and DuVernay discussing the series, how it came to life and what they hope audiences will take away from the show. Neon White has a planned release date of winter 2021. You can check out the gameplay trailer for Neon White below. There’s even a slight dating sim element, where you can talk to your fellow assassins in between levels and give them gifts. You’ll unlock some memories about your past life throughout the game and gain information about your fellow assassins. In the game, you play an assassin named White from Hell, who is competing with other demons for a chance to stay in Heaven. As you gain insight for each level, more shortcuts will open up, as well as a unique collectibles.Īt certain points, Neon White and its gameplay will take a backseat to the narrative. Clearing a level grants you experience points in the form of insight. For example, discarding a shotgun propels you in a certain direction like a fireball. You can discard a gun and gain a boost in movement, allowing you to reach the end of the level faster.
However, each gun also has a secondary effect. The first is the self-explanatory weapon - you’ll be picking up shotguns, SMGs, or pistols and using them against demons. As you run through each level, you’ll pick up guns - or soul cards - along the way that have two effects. So what is this “speedrunning” gameplay, exactly?Īt each level, players have to traverse different environments in Heaven, exterminating demons that invaded the godly world. Each level is also designed for replayability, with bonus shortcuts and collectibles unlocked as you play the game. The game is a mixture between a platformer and a first-person shooter, with one primary goal in each hand-crafted level: speed.įrom the creator of Donut County, the game is described as a “speedrunning FPS,” meaning the entire game is built around clearing levels as fast as possible. Annapurna’s Interactive Showcase revealed a gameplay trailer for Neon White today, showcasing some of its parkour heavy gameplay.