Abstract
- Difficult retro platformer the place you’ll be able to change characters in actual time.
- Every hero performs wildly otherwise, permitting permitting distinctive ability combos.
- Out now on Xbox Collection 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 parts and a singular mechanic: you’ll be able to change heroes in actual time!
One 12 months in the past, this gorgeously pixelled journey acquired tons of help on Kickstarter. Now Chronicles of two Heroes is able to launch on Xbox Collection XS, PC and Xbox One Could twenty sixth. So, for those who’re a fan of difficult, retro-style platformers, mark your calendars!
Meet the Heroes of Feudal Japan
On this sport, 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 each has their very own distinctive fight model.
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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 bounce, he can carry out lightning-fast dashes and slice his means by way of enemies.
Then again, 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 strategies to keep away from assaults and vanish behind foes.
Swap ’em up
As you’ll be able to see, these two heroes play wildly otherwise. 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 abilities? Fortunately, you’ll be able to change between them in real-time!
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Simply press a button to modify between Ayame and Kensei every time you should. Most ranges would require you to vary characters incessantly, 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 greater floor, then change 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 a substitute of dashing by way of them. Or change to Ayame and teleport behind the archer and preserve going with out battling anybody. Because of the switching mechanic, you’ll be able to sort out the identical drawback in a number of methods. Mix Kensei’s and Ayame’s abilities to free feudal Japan from Amaterasu’s wrath.
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Unlock your Potential
There are over 20 abilities ready so that you can unlock in Chronicles of two Heroes. Every one permits for much more highly effective combos, so put together to get artistic.
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 are able to’t wait so that you can dive into Chronicles of two Heroes on Xbox Collection X|S, PC, and Xbox One at present!
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Chronicles of two Heroes
Catness Sport Studios
$24.99
Chronicles of two Heroes is an intense 16-bit motion platformer that includes Metroidvania parts, Japanese mythos and beautiful pixel artwork. That is not all: you’ll be able to change between the protagonists in real-time! Ayame and Kensei have distinctive, stunning fight kinds that you will want to grasp to avoid wasting feudal Japan from Amaterasu’s wrath.