Spryward

Spryward follows Deshaun Martin, a man who cures his city of a zombie virus but struggles to preserve the society he once knew. After infection gives him green skin and superpowers instead of turning him into a zombie, he takes on the superhero identity Spryward. In the post-civilization city of Credell, he and his friends at the Adams Corporation try to hold back the virus as a new wave of villains manipulates the three survivor factions that divide the city’s remnants.

Story and characters

Deshaun can manipulate friction on an electromagnetic level, allowing him to slide across and stick to surfaces. He can briefly halt his connection to gravity, generating immense heat, and also has super strength, increased hearing range and durability. His enemies include the superpowered villains The Wizard and the Metroborg, as well as the mystical beast Broxa.

The story takes place in the Apastron universe and is told across these issues:

• Spryward Issue #1: “Just Another Day.”
• Spryward Issue #2: “A Better Offer.”
• Spryward Issue #3: “My Own Worst Enemy.”
• Spryward Issue #4: “Something New.”
• Spryward & Slushy Issue #1: “Into the Media-Verse,” available as an alpha build.

Platforming and powers

Story transitions from motion-comic panels to linear 2.5D platforming levels. You use Spryward’s electromagnetic abilities for aerial moves, dash attacks and wall climbing, among other actions. You can also call on his pal Slushy to use his slinging abilities.

A training room provides a sandbox for practising your skills.