Space opera Metroidvania game Altered Alma announced for PC
Combining RPG elements, dating sim features, pixel art, and an engaging story.
Publisher Critical Reflex and developer 2Awesome Studio have announced Altered Alma, a side-scrolling space opera Metroidvania game coming to PC, Mac, and Linux via Steam. A release date was not announced.
Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:
About
Altered Alma combines the beloved classic Metroidvania formula with RPG elements, dating sim features, a slick pixel-art presentation, and a gripping story. Whether you want to beat up bad guys, find love, or just explore the beautiful cityscape, Neo-Barcelona awaits!
Key Features
- A Space Opera Metroidvania – Discover new routes, acquire powerful upgrades for Jack, and adapt your playstyle as you take on gangs and criminal kingpins of Neo-Barcelona.
- All-Star Writing Team – The game is written by industry legends Anthony Johnston (Resident Evil Village, Dead Space) and Emma Beeby (Doctor Who: The Lost Dimension, Judge Dredd: The Darkest Judge).
- Ship, Captain, and Crew – Customize Kastefa – Jack’s spaceship and the base of operations. Upgrade the Kastefa, recruit new crew members, and make it your own. The choices you make will directly influence Jack’s abilities and playstyle.
- Forge Relationships – Bond with rich, colorful characters: reconnect with Jack’s old friends and make new ones! Recruit them to your cause, build relationships, and possibly even find love in this unforgiving world.
- Engage in Intense Combat – Master the rapid, stylish combat system and use mobility, skill, and powerful abilities to overcome the relentless onslaught of enemies.
- A Pantheon of Adversaries – Encounter lots of unique foes—from gangs of giant lizards to armies of cyborgs… and don’t forget a multitude of vicious Bosses for Jack to beat!
- Barcelona, Re-Imagined – Explore Neo-Barcelona, a futuristic city based on the real thing! Featuring iconic landmarks: Sagrada Familia, Park Guell, and many others! Although they may not look as you expect them to…
Watch the announcement trailer below. View the first screenshots at the gallery.