YIIK is the millennial take on EarthBound

YIIK: A Postmodern RPG (or Y2K) is a surreal role-playing game from developer Ackk Studios and publisher Ysbryd Games. It draws inspiration from Japanese RPGs like the heartwarming EarthBound and ultra-stylish Persona, resulting in a pop culture oddball that stands out in a genre that’s replete with swords and sorcery. It’s slated for release later this year for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Wii U.

In a hands-on demo at the Electronic Entertainment Expo last week, I ran around YIIK’s hometown as Alex, the bearded flannel-wearing main character who looks like he a) knows what kombucha is and b) definitely knows how to brew it.