DAVY x JONES v0.12.8 - early access

DAVY x JONES fuses brutal first-person pirate combat with sweeping aerial roguelite action to create a bold, cinematic adventure. The game splits you between two linked forms of power: Jones, the headless, muscle-bound body who wades through cursed islands and brutal close-quarters fights; and Davy, the scheming captain’s skull who commands a colossal living ship, Abby, across an infinite Sea of Clouds. The result is a strong high-concept hook that blends visceral melee, gunplay, and tactical ship encounters into a single loop where victories on one plane feed power on the other.

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On the ground, combat is visceral and punchy - sword slashes, gunplay, grapples, and using Davy as an unpredictable, talking tool all combine to make fights feel dynamic and personal. The Locker, a fragmented underworld of floating islands, sunken ruins, fog and secrets, provides varied arenas for exploration and emergent encounters. Progression on the islands-collecting treasure, freeing souls, and winning battles-directly empowers your aerial side, so every run matters.

In the skies you play as Davy, issuing orders and piloting Abby, a half-whale, half-warship living vessel. Roguelite Hunts send you into evolving encounters against enemy fleets and massive Behemoths (think colossal Kraken-scale threats). Recruiting Officers with unique abilities, upgrading your ship, and choosing tactical Orders during each run create meaningful choices and replayability. Sky combat mixes strategic planning with explosive shootouts and boarding actions, and defeats fuel further stormy threats, keeping tension high.

Presentation leans into gothic pirate fantasy: a surreal, hellish tone and memorable creature designs. The dual-character conceit gives the game personality - Davy’s voice and Jones’ brutality are entertaining contrasts that help sell the story and stakes. If you enjoy action with a strong theme, emergent roguelite structure, and both grounded melee and large-scale aerial setpieces, DAVY x JONES offers a satisfying blend.

DAVY x JONES can be downloaded on Steam.

Key features
- Grand pirate action-adventure: a narrative-driven journey that bridges brutal land combat and epic sky battles.
- BODY × HEAD: Play both the muscle (Jones) on islands and the brain (Davy) aboard your living ship, Abby.
- Visceral first-person combat: slash, shoot, grapple, and use your own talking skull as part of the fight.
- Sail your living ship: recruit crew, upgrade Abby, and traverse the endless Sea of Clouds.
- Roguelite Hunts: evolving sky encounters where Orders and tactical choices shape each run and prepare you for Behemoths like the Kraken.
- The Locker: explore a pirate underworld of shattered islands and infinite skies where death is only the beginning.

Verdict: DAVY x JONES is an ambitious mash-up of visceral FPS combat and tactical roguelite ship warfare with strong atmosphere and replay value. If you like high-concept settings, satisfying melee, and strategic aerial encounters, it’s worth trying.