Coming from developer Poor Locke, Crimson Capes brings the Souls formula to 2D with the faithful combat experience redesigned in two dimensions. The team describes the game as a love letter to Dark Souls, Bloodborne and Sekiro.
Milon the Tempest is a witch-hunter on a mission to take down a conspiracy of wizards. He leads the Crimson Capes, a guild of witch-hunters taking on missions throughout the kingdom of Amvros. During the events of the story you will discover that there are more sinister powers at play, and you will come to understand the true meaning of power.
Engage in fluid 2D pixel art swordplay, hunt down witches, fight monsters and experience the age of high adventure and unveil the mystery.
“From the very beginning, Crimson Capes was built around deliberate combat that rewards initiative, precision and quick thinking,” said Dimitris Tsatsis, programmer at Poor Locke. “We wanted to bring the tension, discipline, and satisfaction of the Souls experience into 2D, by rethinking how the level design, vibe and multiplayer interactions work in a side-scrolling space.”
Crimson Capes – Key Features Include:
- ONE FOR ALL. You can take control of any hero you want, at all times. Discover each unique fighting style and skill tree. Join in the asymmetrical multiplayer and hunt in online co-op with other Capes, or invade a hunt as a Deathblade.
- BLADE IN HAND. Fight using moves and guards based on realistic fighting techniques. Perform feints, thrusts, cuts and spinning moves to open up your enemies for a fatal hit.
- SWORD & SORCERY. Each hero has magical abilities to compliment their fighting style. You can harness the winds and command thunder, raise flames or call upon darkness to engulf you. As you gain more experience you can expand on your physical and magical skills.
- STEEL MEETS BONE. Take the heads of your opponents, bring them down to their knees for a finishing blow, or spill their insides out. Deliver the Law of the King and make an example out of your enemies.
- HIGH ADVENTURE. Raid old ruins and magic towers, climb down dark caverns and explore mystical forests. Magical artifacts are waiting to be discovered in every corner of the world, which you can explore at your own pace and in any order you like.
