Japanese developer Tasto Alpha has announced Witch of Oblivion, an open-world action RPG for PC (Steam). A release date was not announced.
“Witch of Oblivion mixes the classic Soulslike experience with elements of precision and self-control,” said Tasto Alpha director Tom Ikeda in a press release. “Instead of only monitoring health and magic reserves, it also requires consideration of collateral damage. Our crafting system allows for near infinite ways to customize your playstyle, so players can explore the effects of a cautious approach, wanton destruction, and everything in between.”
Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:
About
Witch of Oblivion is a sorcerous Soulslike set in an enchanting open world. Explore an ever-changing forest and wield destructive fire magic responsibly: scorch hordes of enemies and reshape the environment, but overdo it and the wild flames may cause irreversible damage.
Embark on a captivating adventure where every decision shapes your fate and the fate of the world. Will you defy the Ancients, and reclaim your memories, hold the world in stagnation, or succumb to the darkness of oblivion? The choice is yours in “Witch of Oblivion.”
As the Witch of Oblivion Lyva, traverse the treacherous depths of the forest, confronting monstrous Ancients and uncovering the secrets of Lyva’s lost memories. Make choices to shape the world around her, leading to multiple possible endings.
Key Features
- Defeat the Ancients with Magical Souls-like Combat – Engage in intense battles with deadly foes using powerful fire magicks. Delve deeper into the forest to face increasingly dangerous adversaries and reap greater rewards. Combine spells to outmaneuver enemies or strike with your staves for up-close melee combat.
- Explore An Ever-Changing Open World – Experience a dynamically evolving environment where each new day brings forth a freshly regenerated forest. Explore its depths endlessly as the layout, enemies, dungeon and loot locations change with each run, adding a rogue-lite element to exploration that’s as thrilling as it is unpredictable.
- Customize Your Playstyle with a Deep Alchemic Crafting System – Utilize Lyva’s Cauldron of Chaos to craft new equipment using materials and gems collected during your journey. Customize gear with active and passive skill gems, and create a unique build tailored to your preferred playstyle.
- Burn Everything in Sight – Harness the devastating power of fire magicks to incinerate foes, illuminate your path, and unveil hidden treasures. Uncontrolled flames may consume more than just your enemies.
- Compete Against Other Witches in Online Leaderboards – Show off your prowess by competing for kill times against powerful Aberrant Ancients, acquire rare crafting materials, and mark your place as the greatest witch!
Watch the announcement trailer below. View the first screenshots at the gallery.