Abstract
- Difficult retro platformer the place you’ll be able to swap characters in actual time.
- Every hero performs wildly in a different way, permitting permitting distinctive talent combos.
- Out now on Xbox Sequence X|S and Xbox One.
Hello heroes! I’m Israel Mallen, PR at Catness Video games. We’re the publishers behind Chronicles of two Heroes, a retro platformer impressed by masterpieces like The Messenger and Ninja Gaiden. This epic quest options metroidvania components and a singular mechanic: you’ll be able to swap heroes in actual time!
One yr in the past, this gorgeously pixelled journey acquired tons of assist on Kickstarter. Now Chronicles of two Heroes is able to launch on Xbox Sequence XS, PC and Xbox One Could twenty sixth. So, should you’re a fan of difficult, retro-style platformers, mark your calendars!
Meet the Heroes of Feudal Japan
On this recreation, Amaterasu reigns over feudal Japan along with her fearsome yokai military, and solely Kensei and Ayame have what it takes to cease her. These siblings have skilled for years to defeat the goddess, and every one has their very own distinctive fight type.
As a samurai, Kensei has devoted his life to mastering the artwork of the katana. This deadly weapon is flawless in shut fight and able to parrying projectiles. Kensei wears shining pink armour, even when it impacts his mobility. Whereas he can’t leap, he can carry out lightning-fast dashes and slice his manner by way of enemies.
However, Ayame is a stealthy kunoichi skilled in ninja arts. She prioritizes agility and stealth over shut fight and might throw kunai from a distance to take out enemies earlier than they even know what hit them. If an enemy detects her, Ayame can use ninjutsu methods to keep away from assaults and vanish behind foes.
Change ’em up
As you’ll be able to see, these two heroes play wildly in a different way. Ayame excels at agile platforming, whereas Kensei is a professional at shut fight. However what occurs while you come throughout an impediment that requires each expertise? Fortunately, you’ll be able to swap between them in real-time!
Simply press a button to modify between Ayame and Kensei at any time when it’s good to. Most ranges would require you to alter characters regularly, nevertheless it’s all a part of the enjoyable.
Image this: an undead archer perched atop a excessive ledge with immense gaps between platforms. Use Ayame to get to increased floor, then swap to Kensei and sprint by way of the gaps whereas avoiding the arrows. Lastly, use your trusty katana to take out the yokai when you’re shut sufficient.
Are you feeling assured? Attempt parrying his projectiles as an alternative of dashing by way of them. Or swap to Ayame and teleport behind the archer and preserve going with out battling anybody. Due to the switching mechanic, you’ll be able to sort out the identical downside in a number of methods. Mix Kensei’s and Ayame’s expertise to free feudal Japan from Amaterasu’s wrath.
Unlock your Potential
There are over 20 expertise ready so that you can unlock in Chronicles of two Heroes. Each permits for much more highly effective combos, so put together to get inventive.
I may go on and on about all of the combos, enemies, and challenges that await you, however I’ll allow you to uncover them your self. Simply know that feudal Japan wants your assist, heroes! We will’t wait so that you can dive into Chronicles of two Heroes on Xbox Sequence X|S, PC, and Xbox One at present!
Chronicles of two Heroes
Catness Sport Studios
$24.99
Chronicles of two Heroes is an intense 16-bit motion platformer that includes Metroidvania components, Japanese mythos and beautiful pixel artwork. That is not all: you’ll be able to swap between the protagonists in real-time! Ayame and Kensei have distinctive, stunning fight types that you’ll want to grasp to save lots of feudal Japan from Amaterasu’s wrath.
