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As ex-soldier Tets, search a hidden-level world and battle by colliding with foes on a quest to reach an angelic mothership.
Released 08 Dec 2025
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Explore a secret-filled land in this 3D Action-Adventure, where every level is hidden in plain sight! Travel and fight through a vast, unmarked overworld. The next surprise is only a single search away!
Developed by Melos Han-Tani, Marina Kittaka, Analgesic Productions · Published by Analgesic Productions
In the land of Era, ex-soldier Tets joins the angel Arkas Gemini to seek a way through the storm surrounding the dormant mothership Throne. Their journey leads across towns, forests, ruins, mountains, mines, and other strange places inhabited by humans, angels, and Fae.
Era’s overworld is largely unmarked: searching reveals hidden levels and routes, while the same ability can uncover secrets or trigger unexpected events within levels. Players choose their own path through exploration-focused areas and stages built around combat, hazards, and platforming.
Combat centers on Bumpslash: Tets attacks automatically when he collides with an enemy, making positioning and movement key. Guns, other weapons, and artifacts add options; towns offer items to buy, and completing levels earns Scales that let Tets level up. Difficulty settings range from easier play to tougher challenges.
In the supplied reviews, players often praise the joy of searching for hidden places and unexpected discoveries, alongside the distinctive bump-based combat and varied encounters. Many also enjoy the retro-styled, surreal world, its music, and its offbeat humor. Some find the combat punishing or repetitive, the rewards for exploration inconsistent, and the story or its long closing stretch difficult to follow; reactions to these elements vary.
Explore a secret-filled land in this 3D Action-Adventure, where every level is hidden in plain sight! Travel and fight through a vast, unmarked overworld. The next surprise is only a single search away!
The Angel's mothership, Throne, lays dormant behind a fierce storm. To reach it, unlock its secrets, and usher in the future, you must explore the land of Era and survive its trap-filled ruins, primordial forests, treacherous mountains, mines, and more! Overcome intense battles and hilarious hazards in this tale of betrayal, haunting lore, and fruitless yearning.
Hello, devs Melos and Marina here. Today, our hero Tets, and his ally Arkas will introduce the game, alongside the villainous Niamh!
TETS: I’ve spent many years practicing the Art of Bumpslash — just bump me into enemies to automatically attack! It's fast-paced, and you’ll pick it up in no time!
PRINCESS NIAMH: HAHAHAHA!! Tets, my dear... aren’t you giving them false hope? After all, the Fae spirit “Melos” has prepared many vicious and hilarious tricks to guard our ancient secrets! My heart swells thinking of the suffering that awaits these unsuspecting players!
ANGEL ARKAS: Don’t forget the bigger picture: a vast world map you can search to find levels and zones. Follow your instincts to chart a flexible path. Go at your own pace — follow your spirit! Life's not a checklist, it’s an experience!!
TETS: Agreed! I can’t wait to escape into this world’s haunting lore, woven from Irish mythology, early Christian philosophy, and Japanese American history. By poring over ancient texts and researching on-location, Melos and Marina have grounded their world in truth!
ANGEL ARKAS: Truth is not limited to dusty details, Tets. You've forgotten about Angeline Era's tales of fruitless yearning, life-shattering betrayal and unsettling beauty! Only the truths of the heart will bring forth the future...
PRINCESS NIAMH: What on earth are you two going on about? This is an action game. KILL, KILL!!
Explore a secret-filled land in this 3D Action-Adventure, where every level is hidden in plain sight! Travel and fight through a vast, unmarked overworld. The next surprise is only a single search away!
"Bump the World!" with intuitive Bumpslash Combat. Walk into enemies to attack - no button needed! Fast-paced action levels AND exploration-and-lore focused levels will test your skills.
Explore fearsome Fae forests, condemned buildings, trap-filled farms, spiritual mountains sites, mines, towns, and more!
Fierce and uniquely designed bosses and enemies that will test your Bumpslash skills
Follow wandering ex-soldier, Tets Kinoshta, as he allies with the Angel, Arkas Gemini, attempting to breach the storm guarding Throne: the Angel's crashed mothership. Will they unlock its secrets?
Plenty of levels, each offering glimpses into the Fae, Angels and Humans living together in the country of Era.
Mix up combat with subweapons and a gun, and visit towns to shop for items. Beat levels to get Scales and level up!
On average, a first playthrough takes 20-30 hours, depending on how much of the world you want to explore and how fast you play. (Rushed playthroughs may be less - I've seen as low as 15-16, thorough playthroughs may be over 30)
Low-difficulty setting for Beginner Bumpslashers, and nightmarish settings for the deranged!
From Anodyne 2 and Sephonie's devs, Melos and Marina.
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
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| Achievements | 18 |
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| Controller support | PlayStation, Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 3 listed on Steam |
| Metacritic | 88/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |
