Launching onto Nintendo Switch and PC (Steam) last year, and now on Xbox and PlayStation, Next of Kin by indie developer Spelkväll Games is a gripping and emotional story concerning a sleepy countryside village, a missing wife, and one very concerned and confused husband. Can you get to the bottom of this mystery? When you consider the super cheap asking price, there’s no reason to not try…
Short ‘n Sweet
Now available for the very first time on Xbox and PlayStation, Next of Kin is designed to be a pretty short affair: it hopes to deliver impactful storytelling in a short duration of time, leaving you floored with your heart-strings well and truly pulled.
The price reflects that though and Next of Kin sits behind a mere £1.69 asking price on Xbox. Yes, £1.69.
Playing out as a pixelated 2D cinematic title, take one look at Next of Kin and you’ll be immediately reminded of Undertale. The eeriness of the game’s content, what with the whole sudden disappearance of Martha – the wife of protagonist Thomas – backs this up.
Next of Kin Key Features
- An emotional story that deals with both light-hearted and serious subjects
- An original soundtrack that enhances the story beats
- Inspired by classic adventure games with a mix of 16-bit RPG aesthetics
- Find clues, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth about Martha’s disappearance
- Designed to be a short and sweet experience
Play Now!
Next of Kin can now be purchased for Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Nintendo Switch and PC. Please note that the game is not available for Xbox One or PS4. You can pick up a copy via the Xbox Store for £1.69. Did we mention how cheap this one is!?
Take in the trailer below. It may be Switch focused, but should give you an idea of what to expect.
Our full review of Next of Kin on Xbox is fast incoming.
Next of Kin Description
Thomas and Martha decide to move to Mjolkebo, a peaceful village in the countryside. Everything seems fine until one day when Thomas wakes up and makes a horrifying discovery – Martha is gone.
Next of Kin is an emotional cinematic 2D game that follows Thomas’s endeavors to find his lost wife, Martha.
