Okay, so let’s talk a bit about this. Before anyone was buzzing about Palworld, Pocketpair was just kinda floating in the gaming world, you know? They’d tossed out some games like Overdungeon and Craftopia, but nothing really hooked people in. So, when they dropped the trailer for Palworld at the INDIE Live Expo back in 2021, nobody really batted an eye. I mean, come on, it looked like a wacky Pokemon with guns? Who was gonna take that seriously, right? But, plot twist: it turned out to be a wild success.
When Palworld hit Xbox and PC in January 2024, it blew up—8 million copies in just six days! And there I was, thinking only die-hard Pokemon fans would care, but nah, everybody jumped in. Plus, with some Pokemon loyalists fed up with Scarlet and Violet’s chaos, they were ready for something fresh. Palworld brought its A-game where Pokemon stumbled—graphics, animations, stability, the works. Pocketpair basically out-Pokemonned Pokemon. And guess what? Now they’re eyeing Hollow Knight: Silksong’s crown. Bold move, right?
Speaking of Silksong, it’s like the unicorn of indie games. Announced eons ago, but still nowhere in sight. Team Cherry says it’s coming before the holidays in 2025, but can we even trust that now? Fans are skeptical, and who wouldn’t be with the delays? So, while we all wait around twiddling thumbs, another game might just waltz in and fill that indie void.
Enter Never Grave: The Witch and the Curse. It’s like Hollow Knight’s cousin or something, but with its own twist. Created by Frontside 180, a Pocketpair offshoot, this game vibes hard on Hollow Knight feels. Hand-drawn art, mesmerizing levels—it could almost fool you into thinking it was the real deal. Sure, folks might call it a copycat, but Never Grave’s got some fresh moves up its sleeve.
In this one, you’re controlling a witch with a magic hat—like, Kirby meets spellcasting. Players gather materials in ever-changing dungeons to rebuild a village. And it’s not a solo gig; you can squad up with three pals to tackle bosses together. Originally, this game was gonna test the waters on Steam, but now, it’s set for a full release. No drop date yet, but if it rolls out before Silksong… well, we might see history repeat itself, Palworld style.
And there you have it. Pocketpair’s stirring the pot again, and honestly, I can’t wait to see what madness they cook up next.
