And while you might not be across this game, it looks very polished and designed in the vein of the 2D Metroid series with a bit of Mega Man thrown in for good measure. (Among other old-school influences.)

And today it's now available on Steam (PC and Mac), as well as on Nintendo Switch and Xbox One for roughly just $20 Dollerydoos. Here's the official word on the game from developer Stingbot Games:

Version 1.0 of The Forbidden Arts brings with it the final chapter of the story. Traverse the grueling sands of the desert and breach the Underworld to finally face the malignant necromancer threatening the magical land of Chora.

Embark on an adventure through a fantasy world inspired by western and eastern cultures. Bend fire to your will, mastering its secrets to chase away evil and save your beloved realm from destruction.

Guide Phoenix to save his world and discover his true purpose in a tale of self-discovery and growth. Set against a backdrop of bright and colorful landscapes, The Forbidden Arts is a moving experience accented by the sounds of an acoustic guitar soundtrack as inspiring as the journey itself.

“We’ve spent many months in Early Access polishing every aspect of The Forbidden Arts, from sound and visuals to gameplay mechanics,” says Sterling Selover, founder, Stingbot Games. “The result is a tight, skill-focused experience that encourages player mastery and development even as Phoenix does the same.”

The Forbidden Arts launches today via the Nintendo eShop (worldwide minus Japan and Korea), Microsoft Store (worldwide, minus Korea) and Steam (worldwide) for $14.99 USD and supports English, French, German, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Hungarian, Russian, Japanese and Italian.

Watch a trailer for The Forbidden Arts embedded below.