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AWAKEN - Astral Blade

AWAKEN - Astral Blade is a 2.5D action-adventure metroidvania where you play as Tania, a bionic warrior fighting through a world twisted by Karpas energy. Master parries, upgrade your abilities, and survive relentless enemies and bosses. Is there any chance of survival in such a desperate place?

82%
of 1218 reviews
$9.99
$19.99
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Released: Oct 22, 2024  •  Developer: Dark Pigeon Games  •  Publisher: ESDigital Games

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The world is breaking… AWAKEN - Astral Blade is a 2.5D action-adventure metroidvania where you play as Tania, a bionic warrior fighting through a world twisted by Karpas energy. What began as a search mission quickly turns into something far more sinister, as the missing investigation team proves to be only the beginning. A mysterious force has corrupted the land itself, twisting wildlife and vegetation into hostile, unpredictable forms. But this world doesn’t explain itself, and you uncover its truth piece by piece.

Master a precise and responsive combat system built around speed, timing, and control. Chain together dynamic combos, parry incoming attacks at the perfect moment, and turn defense into offense. Use Quick Rise to stay in the fight, and dash through enemies to slow time itself, gaining a brief window of invulnerability and devastating counterattacks from hordes of enemies and bosses. 

Explore a dense, interconnected world designed to respect your time while encouraging discovery. Uncover hidden paths, fragments of a lost narrative, and remnants of those who came before you. The deeper you go, the more the world reveals — and the more dangerous it becomes.

Harness the mysterious Aether, a volatile resource and use it for your own benefits. Enhance Tania’s abilities and strength, unlock new combat skills, or invest in upgrades that adapt to your playstyle. Whether you focus on raw strength, mobility, or tactical flexibility — the path forward is yours to define. 

Face intense combat encounters and powerful bosses, or adjust the difficulty and gain helpful buffs when needed. The experience adapts — but the journey remains yours.

🐾 And yes… you can pet cats. /ᐠ。ꞈ。ᐟ

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Back of the Box Details

Steam Deck

Playable

DLC

3

DRM/EULA Notices

None

Achievements

None

Ratings

None

Demo

None

Metacritic

None

Content Notices

None

Controller Support

PS Xbox

Reviews

82%

Very Positive

Based on 1218 reviews


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