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Via Gematsu

PlayStation China Hero Project side-scrolling action game AWAKEN: Astral Blade will launch for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC via Steam in Q3 2024, publisher ESDigital Games and developer Dark Pigeon Games announced.

Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:​

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Bionic girl Tania is assigned by her creator, Dr. Herveus to search and rescue a missing Investigation Force in the rainforest of Horace Islands where mysterious Karpas energy turns local animals and plants into aggressive mutants called “anathemorphs”.

After defeating the large mutant creature that attacked the Investigation Force, Tania discovers the centuries-old remains of the Eternity civilization deep in the rainforest and then finds the source of the abnormal energy at the site of the legendary Altar of the Eternity.

Weave your own story in this dark fairy tale. In the mysterious ancient ruins, you will embark on an adventure with Tania to reveal her origins and fate. Is there any chance of survival in this darkest and desperate place though?

Slain your foes with a wide range of combos: from fastest to slowest. Parry enemy attacks to gain an advantage, use Fast Stand Up ability to get back into the fight and dash into enemies while they’re attacking to slow the world around you and gain damage immunity. Combos and Skills will also help you to break through hordes of enemies and defeat bosses.

Control the course of the story, help Tania make choices at the crucial moments of the game and take your own path to reveal mysteries of the past and present. Different routes may lead you to different endings. Search the Horace Islands for clues and information about mysterious and dangerous world of the AWAKEN - Astral Blade.

Collect mysterious Aether and use it for your own benefits. Enhance Tania’s combat abilities and strength, or spend it on different skills useful in various situations. What about upgrading your weapons or trading some Aether for useful items? The choice is yours.

Don't waste your time on travel. The map is designed to save you time while exploring it. Should you have troubles in combat, you can lower the difficulty level and get some useful buffs. Tania always finds cheerful words for you even in your darkest hours. Because this is not only her story, but yours as well.

Yes, you can pet cats /ᐠ｡ꞈ｡ᐟ\

 

[digital_ghost]

You had me at cats..

 

[vedderx]

you had me at china

 

[LiquidMetal14]

Cats are used for General Tso chicken in China.

 

[BennyBlanco]

Looks like a phone game

 

[Mibu no ookami]

Jim Ryan getting credit for this?

 

[Crayon]

Unrelated but I kept getting lost in the block-dungeons of Astral Chain and I rage quit.

 

[mckmas8808]

Looks like a good game to have on the Portal. $20?

 

[ChorizoPicozo]

2% here we go!!!!!

 

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[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

New release info + trailer via Gematsu:

PlayStation China Hero Project side-scrolling action game AWAKEN: Astral Blade will launch for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on October 22, publisher ESDigital Games and developer Dark Pigeon Games announced. A release date for the PlayStation 4 version was not announced.

A physical “Tania’s Edition” will also be available for PlayStation 5 via distributor Meridiem Games, which includes a specially-designed slip case, a printed Lore Book revealing more about Tania’s history and the mysterious Jacha City, the digital original soundtrack, and a sticker featuring the Mech Mutant Prototype, as well as access to post-release downloadable content and outfits, including a PlayStation-exclusive outfit.

 

[RagnarokIV]

Nice, my 7900 XTX is ready.

 

[touchfuzzy]

Looks okay, but has that kinda cheap animation you see in lower budget games I never like. You know like old-style Flash animation where everything moves like a puppet, I'm sure its much easier to create but never looks great.

Name also sucks. I feel like it's just a mash-up of three other game titles.