Press release

Metroidvania 'Altered Alma' smashes Kickstarter Campaign goal in 6 hours!

Take a new Look at Neo- Barcelona, and play the demo on Steam

NEO-BARCELONA -- Sept. 4, 2024 -- Altered Alma, the cyberpunk metroidvania with RPG elements, has revealed a new trailer to celebrate the launch of their Kickstarter and brand new public-demo available now on Steam. Watch as ex-mercenary, Jack, fights their way through the cyberpunk style streets of Neo-Barcelona, taking down ruthless gangsters and mechanical horrors. Some info about Demo.


The Kickstarter campaign reached its goal of 40.000€ in just 6 hours, and it surpassed its second stretch goal at the moment of writing with more to come!

 
Trailer: YouTube


Journey through the neon-lit streets of Neo Barcelona in this stunning cyberpunk adventure as you forge relationships, build a crew, and experience a thrilling story written by Antony Johnston (Resident Evil: Village, Dead Space) and Emma Beeby (Tails of Iron, F1 23)! Carve your way through ruthless gangsters in fast-paced combat as Jack, an ex-mercenary with a grudge. Upgrade your hero with unique abilities, recruit and forge bonds with new crew members, and make difficult moral choices while trying to protect the ones you love.


Key Features:

 
  • A Space Opera Metroidvania: Acquire powerful upgrades, discover new routes, and adapt your play style as you take on the gangs and criminal kingpins of Neo Barcelona.
  • Ship, Captain & Crew: Recruit new crew members and customize and upgrade the Esperanza – Jack’s spaceship and base of operations – to make it your own. The choices you make will directly influence Jack's abilities and play style.
  • Forge Relationships: Bond with rich, colorful characters: reconnect with Jack's old friends and make new ones! Recruit them to your cause, build relationships, and even possibly find love in an unforgiving world.
  • Intense Combat: Master a rapid, stylish combat system while using your mobility, skill, and powerful abilities to overcome the relentless onslaught of enemies.
  • Barcelona Re-Imagined: Explore Neo Barcelona, a futuristic city based on the real thing! Featuring iconic landmarks like the Sagrada Familia, Park Guell and many others, although they may not look exactly as you expect…
  • All-Star Writing: Experience a thrilling story written by industry legends Antony Johnston (Resident Evil: Village, Dead Space) and Emma Beeby (Tails of Iron, F1 23).

Back Altered Alma on  KickStarter now or play the new demo and wishlist on Steam. For the latest information, visit www.AlteredAlma.com, and follow the game on Twitter, Facebook and TikTok.


2Awesome Studio

2Awesome Studio is an independent studio specialized in high quality game development and porting: Warhammer 40k: Boltgun, The Last Faith, AK-xolotl, Altered Alma. With more than 25 employees, including software engineers, graphic artists and QA staff. www.2awesomestudio.com


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