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About SANABI
SANABI is a single‑player cyber‑punk platformer where you control a retired veteran equipped with a giant chain‑hook prosthetic arm. The arm functions both as a means of rapid movement across the megacity MAGO and as a weapon for defeating enemies.
The story follows your hunt for the mysterious entity SANABI after a city‑wide blackout empties MAGO of its citizens. A hacker named Mari assists you by opening doors, revealing enemy weaknesses, and uncovering encrypted data that drives the narrative forward.
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Chain‑Hook Usage
The chain‑hook prosthetic arm lets you swing across gaps, climb cliffs, and reach skyscraper ledges that would otherwise be inaccessible. Its design encourages players to combine vertical and horizontal movement to navigate the city’s layered architecture.
In combat, the same arm can be used to strike foes directly, allowing you to eliminate enemies while maintaining momentum. The dual nature of the tool means positioning and timing are essential for both traversal and attacks.
- Practice swinging in open areas to learn the distance covered by each hook launch.
- When an enemy is near a platform edge, aim the hook to pull yourself into a position that lands a direct hit.
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Story and Setting
The game is set in MAGO, a high‑tech megacity ruled by a corrupt conglomerate until a sudden blackout caused all citizens to disappear. The resulting chaos creates a landscape of abandoned streets, silent towers, and hidden facilities to explore.
Your objective is to uncover what caused the blackout and to track down the entity known as SANABI, whose existence is tied to the corporate secrets buried within the city’s infrastructure.
- Observe environmental details such as broken signage or flickering lights for clues about the blackout.
- Collect any data logs you encounter; they often expand the story’s context.
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Mari – The Hacker Companion
Mari is introduced as a brilliant hacker and drone rider who travels with you throughout the mission. She can open locked doors, reveal enemy weaknesses, and uncover encrypted information that is essential for progression.
Her personality is described as lovely, reliable, and somewhat chatty, suggesting that her dialogue may contain hints or keys needed to locate SANABI and advance the plot.
- Ask Mari to scan sealed areas before attempting to force entry.
- Listen for her comments about enemy behavior; they often point out exploitable traits.
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Platform Features
SANABI runs on Windows and offers partial controller support, meaning a gamepad can be used for most actions while keyboard input remains available for functions that lack a controller mapping. This flexibility accommodates different play preferences.
Steam Cloud saves keep your progress synchronized across devices, and Family Sharing allows multiple Steam accounts to access the game without purchasing additional copies.
- Enable Steam Cloud in the game’s options before your first save.
- Test the controller in a low‑risk area to confirm button assignments work as expected.
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Development and Genres
Developed by WONDER POTION, SANABI blends action, adventure, and indie sensibilities. The design focuses on fluid platforming, combat integrated with movement, and a narrative‑driven cyber‑punk aesthetic.
The indie label indicates a smaller development team, which often results in a focus on creative mechanics and a tightly crafted experience rather than large‑scale production values.
- Notice how the game’s pacing shifts between fast platform sections and slower story moments.
- Pay attention to visual cues that reinforce the cyber‑punk theme; they often hint at hidden paths.
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