New Gameplay Trailer for AWAKEN: Astral Blade Revealed
New gameplay revealed during the Future Games Show Spring Showcase
Global indie publisher ESDigital Games has revealed a brand new gameplay trailer for its Metroidvania side-scrolling action game AWAKEN: Astral Blade, which will be released for PlayStation consoles and PC via Steam and EGS later this year.
Developed by Dark Pigeon Games, AWAKEN: Astral Blade is a dark Metroidvania side-scrolling action game in which players take on the role of Tania, the game's bionically enhanced protagonist, as she is sent deep into the rainforests in search of a missing Investigation Force. Here, Tania’s journey truly begins when she discovers ancient secrets buried deep within the ruins of the forest, and she must discover the truth of her own origins and destiny.
About AWAKEN: Astral Blade
Weave your own story in this dark 2D side-scrolling action fairy tale game. Join Tania, the bionically enhanced protagonist as she is sent into the rainforests of Horace Islands in search of a missing Investigation Force. Once there, Tania discovers a dark Karpas energy flooding through the islands, mutating the animals and plants into deadly anathemorphs.
As she journeys deeper into the forests, Tania discovers the centuries-old remains of the ‘Eternity’, a long-lost civilisation thought extinct, and with it, the former Altar of the Eternity and ground zero of the Karpas energy source. Here Tania’s journey truly begins as she discovers ancient secrets buried deep within the ruins and she must discover the truth of the Eternity and the truth of her own origins and destiny.
Features
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Unique Invoke Abilities System to hone combat skills and combos.
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Discover shards of memories and information, like echoes of the past, which represent an energy war of a thousand years ago.
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Parry, Fast-Stand-up and Hyperfocus — these abilities will help Tania in battle and gain control in her encounters.
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Discover the weak spots of your enemies and deal extra damage when attacking them, sending them in a special feeble status.
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Customization is everything so take the time to discover the characteristics and advantages of enhancing your skills. Talents, weapons, abilities and costumes can all be customized to your gameplay style.
AWAKEN: Astral Blade will launch for PlayStation consoles and PC via Steam and EGS later this year. For more information, please visit https://esdigital.games/
About ESDigital Games
ESDigital Games is a global video games publishing company specializing in premium indie and mid-core games for both PC as well as consoles. ESDigital Games portfolio includes the 80s-themed point-and-click adventure Unusual Findings, the tactical card combat game Deck of Ashes, the Early Access release of roguelike action RPG Scholar of the Arcane Arts and the release of martial arts adventure Shuyan Saga for PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch consoles. Their upcoming releases include twin-stick shooter REMEDIUM, RTS tower defense and match-3 mechanics title Cats on Duty, 3D action RPG game Awaken - Astral Blade as well as exciting unannounced games.
