Independent game developer Yahya Danboos has released the first official teaser trailer for Luminous Nights, an action-RPG heavily inspired by PlayStation 2 classics Kingdom Hearts 1 and 2. Planned for a Steam release in 2027, the title blends 3D platforming with fast-paced real-time combat within an original Arabian fantasy setting.
Independent developer Yahya Danboos, an Arab creator based in Tokyo with more than a decade of industry experience, has unveiled an initial look at his upcoming project. The announcement trailer for Luminous Nights showcases the game’s core pillars: fluid action-combat, vertical exploration, and a narrative grounded in folklore.
The project draws clear mechanical and atmospheric cues from early Square Enix classics. According to reporting by Noisy Pixel, the title has already garnered significant attention, surpassing 8 million gameplay views ahead of a scheduled Kickstarter campaign.
Faris and Noor City: An Arabian Fantasy Setting
The adventure centers on Faris, a 14-year-old protagonist pulled straight from a modern-day city and dropped into an unfamiliar world. He awakens in Noor City, a mystical metropolis trapped beneath an endless night far from everything he knows.
Peace in Noor City is threatened by the Masked King, who rules the region while hostile djinn born from darkness roam the streets. Players guide Faris as he searches for a way home while uncovering the root cause of the perpetual night.
Real-Time Combat and Weaponized Fairy Companion
Combat in Luminous Nights unfolds in real time, encouraging dynamic positioning and rapid defensive maneuvers. Players can chain ground and aerial attacks together, launch opponents into the air, and execute guarding, parrying, dodging, and counterattacks against enemy Afreets.
Faris does not travel alone. He is accompanied by Sahar, a fairy companion who assists throughout the journey and possesses the unique ability to transform into a sword during battles.
- Lightning and Ice: Core offensive spells used to pressure enemies.
- Tornado: A crowd-control spell capable of lifting enemies into the air.
- Deflect and Healing: Protective and restorative abilities to sustain player momentum.
- Flare: A heavy-hitting offensive option for clearing tough encounters.
Platforming Exploration and Global Release Plans
Exploration mirrors the traversal style of early 3D platformers. Players can jump and climb across rooftops, explore markets and tunnels, and search through ruins and palaces to unearth hidden paths, secrets, and rewards. Movement abilities are tied directly to uncovering additional areas and progression opportunities.
While development is currently targeted at PC via Steam with a 2027 release window, players can already wishlist the title ahead of its crowdfunding campaign.
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