April 5th, 2024 - Delve into the alluring planet of Ilios in BIOMORPH, a hand-drawn metroidvania adventure is now available on Steam. Recently funded by Ubisoft, BIOMORPH is a unique metroidvania experience with a twist. Enemies aren’t simply just defeated. Their powers are absorbed enabling players to evolve into a formidable force throughout their crusade.
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BIOMORPH is a captivating 2D metroidvania adventure hand-drawn to perfection. Explore the enticing world of Ilios as Harlo, one of the only surviving creatures of their species. Harlo possesses a special ability where they can transform into any fallen creature they vanquish. Absorbing an foes’ power triggers a transformation, granting new abilities for combat and exploration. Creatures of various shapes and sizes add to Harlo’s arsenal. Run faster, burst through locked doors, or fire explosive projectiles all by biomorphing. Strategy is key to Harlo’s success and survival on Ilios.
Bash, slide, shoot, and embody Ilios’ unruly creatures. Players will have the freedom to optimize their builds catered to all styles of play utilizing varied skill sets to take on the challenges Harlo will encounter throughout their journey. Strength and traversal abilities of the creatures will be vital in order to solve puzzles, unlock new areas, and defeat new enemies. Players will explore ancient ruins, abandoned villages, and underground complexes as Harlo, journeying deeper to uncover what caused the mysterious cataclysm on Ilios. Master the ability to biomorph to face combat and unearth everything that Illios and its inhabitants have to offer.
BIOMORPH is now available on Steam for $19.99 USD, and will be launching on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S at a later date. Players eager to bring the secrets of Ilios to light can take advantage of a special 10% launch discount for a limited time. Keep up to date by following Lucid Dreams Studio on Twitter, joining the official BIOMORPH Discord Server, and visiting the game’s website.
Key Features:
Become Your Enemy: Play as the enemies by killing them and taking their shape. You will be able to use their skills to fight other enemies or use their powers to navigate in uncharted territories. Who never dreamt of using sneaky or powerful monsters to beat up other foes?
They Learn Your Ways: Fight your way through a challenging AI system where previously mimicked creatures unlock new powers to create a unique experience while revisiting areas of the game. Watch out and choose wisely which creatures to biomorph!
Choose Your Weapons: Choose your fighting style by using an arsenal of melee and range weapons, each of them having its own upgrade trees, to bash and shoot enemies. Create different builds in support of your play style by equipping and mixing different unique skills that you can upgrade.
Explore a Vast World: Explore a vast non-linear, interconnected world composed of 16 different environments, home of optional boss fights, eccentric NPCs, tons of secrets and upgrades to reward the most daring explorer.
City Customization: Rebuild the city of Blightmoor and befriend the townspeople, learning more about both their and the town’s origins. Customize the look of the city to have a unique experience and to feel at home.
About Lucid Dreams Studio
Lucid Dreams Studio is an indie game developer founded in 2017 by two veterans of the Montreal gaming scene. The studio aims to create beautiful and entertaining 2D titles for PC and consoles, tell fascinating stories and offer accessible gameplay for all. Lucid Dreams Studio is also a proud member of the Indie Asylum, an amalgamation of video game companies all found under one roof.