Limassol, Cyprus - 11 October 2024. As the release of the highly anticipated AWAKEN - Astral Blade approaches, publisher ESDigital Games and developer Dark Pigeon Games are excited to release First Contact, an action-packed Prologue on Steam offering fans a sneak peek into the dark Metroidvania world and the bionic protagonist, Tania.
Ahead of the game’s global launch on 22nd October, PC players can now get extended hands-on with this thrilling, fast-paced, side-scrolling action game and join Tania on her journey to uncover the mysteries hidden deep in the jungles of the Horace Islands. First Contact will tease fans with gameplay and story reveals from the start of the game and face off against three incredible bosses as she ventures deeper into the rainforests of the island.
There is still time to add AWAKEN - Astral Blade to Wishlists ahead of the global digital launch on 22nd October for PC via Steam/ EGS and PlayStation 5. For European fans who prefer something more physical, the special boxed ‘Tania’s Edition’ packed with in-box goodies and exclusive in-game content can now be pre-ordered from local specialist retailers.
To whet your appetite, the team has also created a brand new gameplay walkthrough video showcasing the first 45 minutes of the First Contact Prologue. Watch Tania start her journey and see the action unfold as she ventures deeper into the mysterious Horace Islands.
Check out the new developer walkthrough video here
Watch the AWAKEN - Astral Blade release date trailer here
Request review code for AWAKEN - Astral Blade here
AWAKEN - Astral Blade and the upcoming sci-fi stealth action game Steel Seed will be playable at Polaris Con 2024 from 11-13 October in Hamburg, Germany. Both titles will have hands-on demos for visitors to try out in the Indie Arena (Hall B7) and as featured projects in their Polaris Game App. More information on Polaris Con 2024 can be found at https://polaris-con.com/en/
About AWAKEN - Astral Blade
Weave your own story in this dark 2D side-scrolling Metroidvania action game. Join a bionic girl Tania, as she is sent into the rainforests of the Horace Islands in search of a missing team of researchers. Once there, Tania discovers Karpas energy flooding through the islands, mutating the animals and plants into deadly mutants.
As she journeys deeper into the forests, Tania discovers the centuries-old remains of Jacha City, a long-lost civilization thought extinct, and with it, the former Royal Altar 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 Kapras Energy and the truth of her own origins and destiny.
Features
- Kill your enemies with a wide range of combos: from the fastest to the slowest. Parry enemy attacks to gain an advantage, use the Quick Rise ability to get back into the fight, and run at enemies as they attack to slow down the world around you and gain immunity to damage. Combos and skills will also help you get through hordes of enemies and defeat bosses.
- Control the course of the story, help Tania make decisions at crucial moments in the game and follow your own path to reveal mysteries of the past and present. Different routes can lead you to different endings. Search the Horace Islands for clues and information about the mysterious and dangerous world of AWAKEN - Astral Blade.
- Collect the mysterious Aether and use it for your own benefit. Improve Tania's combat skills and strength, or spend it on different abilities useful in various situations. How about upgrading your weapons or trading some Aether for useful items? The choice is yours.
- Don't waste your time travelling. The map is designed to save you time while exploring it. If you have trouble in combat, you can reduce the difficulty level and get some useful Skills. Tania always finds cheerful words for you even in your darkest moments. Because this is not only her story, but also yours.
- Content Creators can request code from the ESDigital Games here
AWAKEN - Astral Blade will be released globally on 22nd October for Steam/ EGS and PlayStation 5 and can be added to Wishlists now! The physical AWAKEN - Astral Blade ‘Tania’s Edition’ will be available on the same day across European specialist retailers. Check local retailers for pre-order options. For more information, please visit https://esdigital.games/
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About ESDigital Games
ESDigital Games is a global video game publishing company specializing in premium indie and mid-core games for both PC and consoles. ESDigital Games' upcoming releases include the stealth-action title Steel Seed, the Metroidvania-inspired Awaken - Astral Blade, the alchemy RPG Battlejuice Alchemist, the story-driven sci-fi adventure Sky of Tides, the twin-stick sci-fi shooter Memory Lost, and the puzzle adventure Island of Winds, as well as several unannounced titles currently in development. Their current portfolio includes the RTS tower defense and match-3 mechanics title Cats on Duty, the '80s-themed point-and-click adventure Unusual Findings, the tactical card combat game Deck of Ashes, and the Early Access releases of the twin-stick shooter REMEDIUM and the roguelike action RPG Scholar of the Arcane Arts.
For more information visit https://esdigital.games/