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AWAKEN - Astral Blade | Face your enemy



Hello everyone!

We're only few days away from releasing AWAKEN — Astral Blade and are as excited as you are. But we can't leave you without the last diary about the game's monsters (learn about the game’s world, the main character, Tania, and her emotional module, Cythna), so enjoy reading.


Karpas energy has profoundly altered the ecosystem of the Horace Islands, leading to significant mutations in the DNA of plants and animals and resulting in an extraordinary level of biodiversity. Despite this diversity, all creatures share a common trait: increased aggression. This led us to imagine plants that could merge fantasy aesthetics with dangerous elements, reflecting the natural course of evolution. What kind of flora could embody beauty and peril, fitting seamlessly into this evolving, fantastical world?

Imagine giant flowers and vines that have evolved by merging with the form of a mantis. These plants could feature intricate designs and vibrant colours that entice the eye while hiding their predatory nature. These plants could have elongated, spiky petals that resemble a mantis’s limbs, creating an enchanting yet intimidating appearance.


Additionally, envision flying spore plants capable of generating various types of energy spheres that launch at their prey, immobilising them with stunning energy blasts. These spore plants might have translucent wings that shimmer in the light, allowing them to float gracefully through the air as they hunt. Together, these flora would embody the duality of beauty and danger, ideally suited to the mystical and treacherous environment of the Horace Islands.


Fungi, playing the role of decomposers in the ecosystem, have also experienced significant mutations due to Karpas energy. These evolved fungi exhibit a slow, almost deliberate movement that starkly contrasts with their swift and lethal strikes when hunting.


There are even more fantastical concepts and astonishing creatures to explore. When designing the bosses, we focused on creating a blend of immense power and engaging gameplay mechanics.

Wolf King: This formidable creature features strong front limbs that allow for devastating melee attacks, while its bites are relatively weak in comparison. The Wolf King excels in powerful ramming attacks, using its size and strength to charge at opponents, creating chaos on the battlefield.

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If you haven't yet, don't forget to wishlist the game so you don't miss any news and updates, and join the official ESDigital social media accounts if you'd like to chat with us and your fellow fans.

We are looking forward to seeing you in Jacha City!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1716310/Awaken__Astral_Blade/

AWAKEN - Astral Blade — Livestream at Indie Wavemakers @ gamescom Asia

Exciting news y'all!

Join us on on upcoming Indie Wavemakers livestream this Sunday, October 20 as part of the gamescom Asia 2024!

You can check out the exclusive gameplay on the event’s Twitch and YouTube channels at 07:30 CEST.

See you there!

ESDigital Games are Singapore Bound for gamescom Asia 2024!

We at ESDigital Games are excited to announce that we are continuing our autumn game event tour by attending the upcoming gamescom Asia show in Singapore from 17-20 October!

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We will be showcasing five action-packed titles from our Incredible Indie line-up, with playable versions available in both the Business Area (booth BC05) and the Indie Entertainment Zone (booths IA 31-35).

Attendees can get hands-on time with the stealth action game Steel Seed, action-packed Metroidvania-inspired AWAKEN - Astral Blade, complex alchemy RPG BattleJuice Alchemist, story-driven sci-fi adventure Sky of Tides and the stunning action-adventure game Island of Winds.

See you there!

Dark Metroidvania Awaken Astral Blade gets free prologue ahead of launch

There's something that remains utterly beguiling about a good Metroidvania. That slow unlocking of new abilities, the map becoming open to you in surprising ways, and the feeling of exploration all make them compelling games, many years after the original Metroid and Castlevania games first appeared on the scene. New platformer Awaken Astral Blade looks set to expand the roster of brilliant Metroidvanias like Hollow Knight, Cave Story, or Blasphemous, and you can try it out for free ahead of its launch.


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Hello everyone!

We're only 11 days away from releasing AWAKEN - Astral Blade into the wild, and things are progressing nicely! So, we shared more info about the game's world in the previous diary, and today, we would like to tell you about the main character of the project - Tania, and her emotional module, Cythna... and we have a lot more exciting news if you read this article to the end

[h2]Tania[/h2]
The clones codenamed "Tania" from the OS-CR100 series were created by Dr. Herveus, the chief scientist and leading biologist of the Orson Group. To develop the best Tania, he combined data provided by Gaghti, a Bionic created during the Jacha City era and the AI leader of the indigenous people, with the DNA of Molla, an ancient warrior, and Karpas energy. This resulted in a highly intelligent and physically powerful combatant.

She has a new goal, assigned by her creator, Dr. Herveus, to search and rescue a missing Investigation team in the rainforest of Horace Islands, where mysterious Karpas energy turns local animals and plants into aggressive mutants, and slowly uncovering the dark, sinister secrets of the past — what happened to the land and its inhabitants.


[h2]Cythna[/h2]
Tania, one of Dr. Herveus's most successful artificial creations, is constantly tasked with hazardous and complex missions. Over time, a separate independent personality, Cythna, emerged within her emotional module. As Cythna grows stronger, the split in Tania's personality deepens. Tania is torn between her programmed obedience to Dr. Herveus and Cythna's constant resistance to harming the innocent. What will Tania choose? You will find out on October 22nd!



But before that, we promised more exciting news... we're happy to announce that the ESDigital Games will be at the POLARIS Convention 2024 at Hamburg Congress Center from October 11-13!

AWAKEN - Astral Blade is a perfect game for a unique mix of gaming, anime, manga, and Asian pop culture that POLARIS is all about, and we're excited to share the space with many other talented devs all across the globe!

One of the unique highlights of POLARIS is the immersive arcade machine-themed booths. You won't want to miss the chance to check out AWAKEN - Astral Blade in this vibrant, nostalgic setting! Join us in Hamburg for an unforgettable gaming experience…

…or don't! Because we're also launching AWAKEN - Astral Blade: First Contact, an updated gameplay prologue that'll have something interesting for both newcomers and people who already played AWAKEN's previous demo through and through, and it's OUT NOW:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3242420/AWAKEN__Astral_Blade_First_Contact/

Don't forget to stop by our booths (Indie Arena, Hall B7) to say 'Hi' and see what we have in store. See you there!
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If you haven't yet, don't forget to wishlist the game so you don't miss any news and updates, and join the official ESDigital social media accounts if you'd like to chat with us and your fellow fans.

We are looking forward to seeing you in Jacha City!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1716310/Awaken__Astral_Blade/