Magical girl hack and slash action game Mahou Arms launches for PC via Steam Early Access on April 28
Early Access version features one playable character, two main story missions, and one side mission.
Anime-inspired magical girl hack and slash action game Mahou Arms will launch for PC via Steam Early Access on April 28, publisher Sekai Project and developer Dischan Media announced.
The Early Access version, which will cost 25 percent less than the full release, will feature two main story missions and one side mission, as well as one of three planned playable Magical Girls with a complete moveset.
Dischan Media expects Mahou Arms will remain in Early Access for at least two years.
“We’ve been working on Mahou Arms for around two years now (since 2018) and we expect it will take at least another two years (2022) before we have a game that we’re satisfied with,” the developer said.
Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:
About
Mahou Arms is an anime-inspired character-action hack and slash that tells the story of a magical girl paramilitary group fighting back against an alien invasion.
The human race is on the brink of total subjugation by the alien force known as the ‘Locks. GARDA, a global paramilitary organization has finally discovered the means to fight back: magical girls.
You are a commander at GARDA and a past prisoner of war. You must lead your small, ragtag group toward victory at all costs. Get to know your newly recruited “soldiers” on the base and take direct control on the battlefield to reclaim Earth. Good luck, commander.
Key Features
- Smooth Character Action Combat – Control a magical girl and fight with a variety of moves to take out your opponents!
- A Gripping Story – Follow the struggle of GARDA and get to know the magical girls you command, along with a number of other characters!
- Three Playable Magical Girls (planned / coming soon) – Experience the unique movesets and playstyles!
- Base Building & Socialization (planned / coming soon) – Expand your base and get to know the characters and world of Mahou Arms!
- Exciting Boss Battles (planned / coming soon) – Fight unique bosses with interesting backstories!
Watch the Early Access launch trailer below. View a set of screenshots at the gallery. Visit the official website here.
