Astral Blade is a captivating hack-and-slash action RPG developed by Dark Pigeon Games and it was released on 22nd October 2024. This is a visually stunning and immersive game to dive into if you are someone who enjoys hack and slash.
You will immerse yourself in a realm where the ancient legends will come back to life and demand a fight. Astral blade takes you on a thrilling journey of the Bionic girl Tania.
The Horace Island
The world of AWAKEN – Astral Blade is a mysterious and dangerous place. The island is shrouded with many secrets and darkness that lurks around. The story takes place on a tropical archipelago that is located in a distant part of the world.
The Horace islands are home to varieties of flora and fauna who are lagged by a mysterious energy known as the karpas. The Karpas energy is transforming all the animals and plants into aggressive mutants known as “anathemorphs”.
“Is there any chance of survival in this darkest and desperate place though?”
It seems like Karpas is a powerful ancient energy that has been dormant for some time. However, due to recent activities the energy is caused to be awakened which is leading to a serious disastrous chaos.
Bionic Girl Tania
Bionic girl Tania makes her grant entry with the responsibility to bring back the balance. She is assigned by her creator Dr.Herveus to search and rescue a missing investigation force in the rainforest of Horace Islands.
As she delves deeper into the forest she encounters a variety of challenges that include the anathemorphs. She successfully defeats one of the mutant creatures but she discovers something unsettling.
“Tania discovers the centuries-old remains of the Eternity civilization deep in the rainforest and then finds the source of the abnormal energy at the site of the legendary Altar of the Eternity.”
As you progress in the game you learn more about Tania’s background and you will eventually reveal her origin.
Gameplay Mechanics: Master the Blade
The game offers a dynamic and engaging combat system that is both challenging and rewarding. Astral Blade offers fast paced combo attacks that may have a learning curve to fully master it.
You need to master the skills of parry and dodge to fully become the master of blades. If you successfully parry an enemy they will be stunned which gives you a room for counter attack. By timing your parries properly you can set up devastating counterattacks and gain significant advantages.
Tania also has Fast Stand Up ability that allows players to recover from being knocked down and get back to fighting as soon as possible. This ability is helpful when it comes to crowd control.
Moreover, the Dash ability also allows players to quickly close the distance between enemies. Dashing into an enemy while they are doing combos will trigger a slow motion attack.
Harness the Power of Aether
In the game you will be able to customize your gameplay experience by collecting Aether. This is a mysterious energy which can be collected throughout your progression.
“Collect mysterious Aether and use it for your own benefits. Enhance Tania’s combat abilities and strength, or spend it on different skills useful in various situations.”
You can enhance Tania’s combat abilities and strength. You can invest Aether into specific skills to increase your damage or unlock new abilities.
Moreover, the game also features a skill tree that will allow you to invest Aether into various skills according to your preference. Of course, you can also upgrade Tania’s weapon and armor to become stronger on the battlefield.
Crafting Your Destiny
You have the power to shape your own story in Astral Blade. At the crucial moments throughout the game you will be presented with choices that will determine your journey.
Moreover, as you explore the Horace Islands you will encounter various hints and clues about Tania’s origins. Moreover, you will also slowly learn the history behind Krapas energy.
The choices depend on you and how you will make it to the end of the game. Some endings may be more desirable than others but all the endings will give you a different perspective.
Conclusion
The game is phenomenal and immersive. You will definitely enjoy every aspect of it. The dark fantasy setting combined with stunning vibrant visuals really enhances the experience. Moreover, Astral Blade has a solid narrative that is intriguing. Most importantly you get to pet cats in the game!
