# Possessor(s)

> Possessor(s) is a fast-paced action side scroller with combat inspired by platform fighters, a story told through dangerous characters, set in a deep interconnected world ready for exploration.

## Game facts

- Developer: Heart Machine
- Publisher: Devolver Digital
- Release status: Released
- Release date: Nov 12, 2025
- Region for this schedule: GLOBAL
- Platforms: PC, Nintendo, and PlayStation
- Genres: Adventure, Action, 2DPlatformer, Action-Adventure, Metroidvania, Platformer
- Steam Deck: Playable (Steam, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2132890/)
- Languages: Interface: American English, European Spanish, Japanese (Japan), Korean (South Korea), German (Germany), Brazilian Portuguese, Russian (Russia), Chinese (China), Chinese (Taiwan), French (France); Subtitles: American English, European Spanish, Japanese (Japan), Korean (South Korea), German (Germany), Brazilian Portuguese, Russian (Russia), Chinese (China), Chinese (Taiwan) (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/possessor-s)

## AI Review Analysis

Analyzed Sep 2, 2026

### Strengths

- Unique and stylish 2D art style, character designs, and environment designs
- Impactful combat and satisfying action after unlocking parrying
- The distinctive guitar weapon and the premise involving the protagonist and demon partner

### Weaknesses

- The map does not provide enough information, making it difficult to determine the next destination and progression order
- Long backtracking and limited fast travel make 100% exploration exhausting
- Level design issues include unclear platforms, unresponsive controls, and stuns from off-screen enemies in platforming sections

## Links

- [Possessor(s) on WAME](https://www.wame.is/game/5930)
- [Player reviews](https://www.wame.is/game/5930/reviews)

Updated: 2026-11-10T07:21:33.561Z