During yesterday’s Nintendo Indie World Showcase, Konami announced the remake of GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon for PC and Nintendo Switch
The original game released in 1987 for the Famicom, the remake is being developed primarily by indie studio GuruGuru under the direction of Konami Digital Entertainment.
GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon combines intense roguelite hack-and-slash action with a stunning dark fantasy world, brought to life through the stroke of traditional Japanese art. As the chosen leader and guardian of the land of the living, wield the otherworldy arsenal and powers of the Getsu clan as you descend deeper into the depths of Hell to eradicate the source of the cataclysm.
After 1,000 years of peace, the seal to the gate of hell has been ripped open and a flood of evil spirits have been released into the world. As it stands at the brink of destruction, Getsu Fuma must take on the helm as the leader of his clan and delve into the pits of hell to rip out the evil at its core.
- Distinct Ukiyo-e Inspired Visuals: Inspired by the Japanese ukiyo-e art style, the world of GetsuFumaDen is as beautiful as it is deadly.
Vibrant, dynamic 2D animations bring the artistic world to life. - Brutal, Larger than Life Boss Battles: A reanimated demon lord, a colossal centipede, and a five-headed hydra are only some of the myriad massive and fearsome monsters and yokai standing in your way.
- Dynamic, Weapon-Based Combat:Â Master the rythmn of intense sword fighting action: pacing and timings of movements are inspired by Japanese martial arts.
- Authentic Roguelite Action: While death is not the end, the world of Hell lives and breathes, presenting new map layouts and challenges to overcome with each attempt.
- Immersive Weapon Enhancement System:The crafting process gives you complete control over the ability to collect, enhance and unlock abilities of main and sub weapons.
- Soul Devour Power-Up System: Collect souls during each descent to power up in real time.
GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon will release in Steam Early Acces in May 2021, and Nintendo Switch in 2022.
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