If you can’t get over Blasphemous then don’t worry because there is a new game coming with same vibe. Eden’s Guardian is a challenging metroidvania game that is being developed by Voragine Game Studios. The game has similar art style as Blasphemous. The hand drawn pixel art style really highlights the beauty of medieval dark fantasy world. The game looks promising with very intricating art style and story line.
“In Eden’s Guardian, you will put yourself in the shoes of a guardian who tried to thwart these grandiose ambitions and was imprisoned for it.”
A Legacy of Betrayal
The story revolves around a god who fell in love with a human and they had two children together. The children are the guardians who inherited the divine powers of the god. The guardian ruled the world but eventually their power was fading. In order to maintain the dominance, they tried to side with the dark magic and lost their sanity.
Our main character is someone who opposes the belief of dark magic. She was imprisoned for her views but after many years she finally broke free. She discovered the beautiful serene world has turned into a crumbling eerie world. So, she will go a journey to unravel the secrets shrouded in darkness.
Embark on a Journey of Redemption
Exploration is the heard of the game you will come across vast interconnected world waiting for you to unravel it. You will find various secret passages, chambers and obstacles. The game gives you challenges where you need to test your skills of puzzle solving. As you progress through the game you will gain new abilities which will make the journey a bit easier. You can go back to areas where you could not previously access with your new powers. Moreover, the basics mechanism of jumping, climbing and traversal options is also available.
The combat of Eden’s Guardian is thrilling and you need proper strategy. You will wield a sword that will be your best friend in slaying enemies. You can throw your swords at enemies to compensate for enemies at the distance. Moreover, throwing your sword also allows you to close the gap quicky and be in control of the situation.
Unveiling the Lore of Eden’s Guardian
The world of Eden’s Guardian has a very rich lore. The environmental storytelling plays a huge key role in your exploration. You will come across many cryptic messages and forgotten artifacts that hints to the greater lore of the game.
As you progress you will need to piece together all the messages and artifacts to create a big picture of the lore. The eerie part of the story creates a blur line between good and evil. It leaves you to the question about the motives of the characters you will encounter. The game may give you some borderline ethical dilemma.
The Art of Eden’s Guardian
The visuals of Eden’s Guardian are quite stunning. The hand drawn pixel art is a delight to the eyes. The developers have meticulously crafted a world that is both beautiful and unsettling. You will see lush forests with the contrast of medieval ruins and gothic structures. The sky looks ominous with large structures. Moreover, the art style also brings the sense of nostalgia for classic metroidvania games.
System Requirement
MINIMUM:
- OS: 10
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E7500 2.93 GHz | AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 5600+ 2.9GHz
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 520 | AMD Radeon HD 7470 | Intel HD Graphics 4400
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 2 GB available space
RECOMMENDED:
- OS: 11
- Processor: Intel Core i5-750 | AMD FX-4100
- Memory: 6 MB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 650 | Radeon R7 240 | Intel HD Graphics 530
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 4 GB available space
A World on the Brink
Eden’s Guardian is successfully funded on Kickstart in April 2024. The developers plan to release it on PC, Switch, PS5 and Xbox series. The game really looks like it can sit on the same table as blasphemous. If you are a seasoned metroidvania gamer then you will definitely love the playstyle and game art.
The challenging gameplay and rich lore really attract players. Even gamers who are soulsborne fan will love Eden’s Guardian. Hopefully, the developers properly execute their plan and give a smooth gameplay mechanics.
