Indie developer Matthaios Lappas revealed Asthenia, an upcoming dark fantasy adventure set in an ancient, dying world. Trapped in a decaying world ruled by cosmic entities, wield the primordial gauntlet to fight distorted foes. Explore, uncover secrets, and use tainted artifacts. Survive or be consumed by Asthenia.
Step into the role of Adam, an ordinary man that experienced a tragic life event that led to him getting stuck in an otherworldly dimension ravaged by a strange disease and filled with seemingly deserted towns, ruins, temples, industrial areas, and other haunting places. Ancient entities are engaged in mysterious war, and it is up to you to uncover reasons for their conflict to escape Asthenia.
All the while, a mysterious disease is slowly consuming the world around you and the disturbing inhabitants are out to hunt you down.
Asthenia – Key Features Include:
- Explore the Decaying Lands: Explore atmospheric and mysterious locations on the ground and at higher elevations, discovering hidden items, resources, keys, journals, upgrades, and weapons.
- Survive the Odds: In this world, search for limited-use health and gauntlet energy pools to fight back and survive.
- Multiple Fight Methods: Close combat is not your only option. Use traps and other destructible environment objects to battle and defeat your foes.
- Lead the Fallen Guardians: Find the tombs of the ancient guardians and awaken them to fight alongside you.
- Split Ways: At a certain point, you must select a path that will determine the story’s outcome and present various challenges.
- The Mysteries of the Land: Uncover the reasons behind the war, the corrupting disease, and the origins and mysteries of the inhabitants through scattered notes, paintings, voiceovers, and other clues.
- Your Story Ends in 3 Different Ways: There isn’t just one way to conclude this story. Your actions and choices throughout your journey will determine your fate.
