Publisher CRITICAL REFLEX and developer 2Awesome Studio have announced that their game, Altered Alma, will soon launch its Kickstarter campaign and a playable demo. This stylish, cyberpunk metroidvania with RPG elements will begin its Kickstarter campaign on September 3rd, accompanied by a demo available for Windows PC via Steam.
Altered Alma is set in the futuristic cityscape of Neo Barcelona and blends the classic Metroidvania formula with elements of RPGs, dating simulations, pixel-art aesthetics, and a compelling narrative. Whether players are interested in combat, relationship-building, or exploration, Neo Barcelona offers a rich experience.
Key Features:
– A Metroidvania Set in Cyberpunk Neo Barcelona: Players can find new routes, acquire powerful upgrades for the protagonist Jack, and adjust gameplay styles to tackle the gangs and criminal kingpins of the city.
– Top-Notch Writing: The game features writing from acclaimed industry veterans Antony Johnston (known for Resident Evil: Village and Dead Space) and Emma Beeby (known for Tails of Iron and F1 23).
– Customizable Spaceship: Players can modify and upgrade The Esperanza, Jack’s spaceship, which serves as the base of operations. Crew members can be recruited to enhance the ship’s capabilities and directly influence Jack’s skills and gameplay.
– Relationship Building: The game allows players to bond with diverse characters, rekindle Jack’s old friendships, and possibly find love in a harsh world.
– Engaging Combat: The game promises a fast-paced and stylish combat system where players can use mobility, skills, and powerful abilities to defeat numerous enemies.
– Variety of Adversaries: The game includes an assortment of foes, from giant lizard gangs to armies of cyborgs, and numerous bosses for Jack to overcome.
– A Futuristic Barcelona: Neo Barcelona is a re-imagined version of the real city, featuring iconic landmarks like Sagrada Familia and Park Guell, though with a futuristic twist.
The playable demo launching alongside the Kickstarter campaign will provide players a taste of what to expect from this intriguing blend of genres and storytelling.
