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Choose a class and fight through side-scrolling stages in Ancaria, chaining attacks, collecting gear, and teaming up with friends.
Released 16 Apr 2013
Team Up to Three
Choose Four Classes
Ride Combat Mounts
Sharpen your axe, string your bow, brew your potions! Ancaria needs heroes like you. Grab your friends to join the resistance!The once peaceful land of Ancaria is in grave danger. The evil Ashen empire has enslaved its population and is using the orc-like Grimmoc to wipe out the Seraphim, who swore to protect it.
Developed by Southend · Published by THQ Nordic









In Ancaria, the Ashen Empire has enslaved the population and sent the Grimmoc against the Seraphim, protectors of the land. Play as one of four character classes—ranger, warrior, mage, or shaman—and fight the empire's forces.
Progress through side-scrolling stages, battling waves of enemies with light and heavy attacks, combos, blocks, dodges, and special moves. Stages also feature mounts and war machines.
Earn experience and allocate stat points as you advance, while collecting weapons and equipment dropped by enemies. Weapon combinations let you vary your fighting style, and up to three players can fight together in co-op.
Some reviewers enjoy playing with friends, and mention the different classes, weapon choices, and combos as reasons the combat can be fun. Others find the fighting and stages repetitive, with limited-feeling progression and enemy variety. Colorful visuals are also praised, while several reviews report bugs or problems with hit detection and controls.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 35 |
| Age ratings |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| Demo | View demo on Steam |
| DLC / extras | 1 listed on Steam |
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| Metacritic | 61/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |