Mulaka studio Lienzo’s video series explores Tarahumara mythology and culture

Mulaka explores the legends and culture of the Tarahumara, a group of indigenous people who live in northwestern Mexico. Nintendo featured it in its indie game showcase with a trailer that highlighted its vibrant colors and stunning desert landscape. It’s the second game from Mexican indie studio Lienzo, and it’s slated for release in 2018 for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch.

The titular character is a sukurúame, or shaman, who’s on a journey to stop the gods of twilight and sunrise from destroying the world. His abilities — such as sukurúame vision, the power to transform into animals, and his ability to run endlessly — are all based on Tarahumara myths and folklore.