He-Man Dives into Retro Arcade Style akin to Golden Axe; Images are Stunning
Bruno Pferd 
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- He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction is an upcoming arcade-style video game developed by Bitmap Bureau, with Limited Run Games as the publisher.
- The game will be available on PC and all major consoles, featuring 12 action-packed levels and a roster of characters including He-Man, Teela, Man-At-Arms, and Gringer the brawler.
- Styled after 1980s games, the title showcases pixelated graphics, bright colors, and heroic poses designed to evoke nostalgia among gamers in their 40s.
- The game is a love letter to fans of the original Masters of the Universe series, while also aiming to attract new players with its modern, fast-paced gameplay. No official release date has been announced yet.
He-Man Masters of the Universe Arcade Adventure: Pixelated Power Battle
Gamescom Opening Night Live revealed a new video game: He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction. Developed by Bitmap Bureau, which is also working on the highly anticipated Terminator 2D: No Fate (due in October), Limited Run Games will publish the game and plans a physical version. It will be available on PC and all major consoles. Styled as an old-school arcade game, similar to Golden Axe, the title promises a thrilling ride across 12 action-packed levels. Players will see He-Man, Teela, Man-At-Arms, and their allies, including Gringer the brawler, confront Skeletor and Evil-Lyn to prevent an apocalyptic ritual. The game features pixelated graphics, bright colors, and heroic poses that evoke the nostalgic feel of 1980s games. This visual style aims to be a treat for the eyes, resonating with gamers in their 40s who might recall wielding plastic swords in their childhood rooms and “hollering By the power of the ancient skull.” Mattel openly describes the game as a “love letter to the Club Dorothee generation,” while also aiming to attract new players with its modern, frantic gameplay. No release date has been announced, but the game is already generating anticipation among fans.
| Specification | |
|---|---|
| Official Name | He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction |
| Brief Summary | Eternia’s favorite heroes including He-Man, Teela, Man-At-Arms and more in a two-player, retro-inspired 2D magic-brawler, drawn in beautiful pixel-art and featuring huge, highly-detailed sprites, designed to do justice to Eternia’s favorite peace-keepers. |
| Platforms | PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch |
| Genre | Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Arcade |
| Play Modes | Single player |
| Languages | Chinese (Simplified), English, Japanese, Korean |
| Genre | Bitmap Bureau |
| Genre | Limited Run Games |
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