Chronicles of 2 Heroes Amaterasu’s Wrath: retro platforming in feudal Japan

Put together to embark on an exhilarating journey with Chronicles of two Heroes Amaterasu’s Wrath on Xbox, PlayStation, Swap and PC, a mesmerising 16-bit motion platformer that seamlessly combines the perfect of Metroidvania gameplay with breath-taking pixel artwork.

Infused with Japanese mythology

In feudal Japan, the land trembles beneath the oppressive rule of Amaterasu and her devoted disciple, Empress Himiko. With an unstoppable military of yokai at their command, the tyrannical duo instils worry and despair within the hearts of the folks. 

Nevertheless, a flicker of hope stays within the type of Kensei, a talented samurai, and Ayame, a stealthy kunoichi. These brave brothers will use their years of coaching to deliver an finish to the goddess’s reign.

Retro platforming gameplay

The builders of Chronicles of two Heroes promise a retro platformer fashion fused with a satisfying, trendy expertise. On look it appears to be like to be related in story and elegance to a different retro platformer, The Messenger.

In Chronicles of two Heroes, you’ll expertise every little thing you’re keen on about platformers – leaping round amassing cash, avoiding traps and killing enemies. What makes Chronicles of two Heroes totally different although is the flexibility to swap between the protagonists in actual time, permitting you to vary your skills to higher face every problem. You may have the selection between two characters: Kensei and Ayame who’ve distinctive, stunning fight types to grasp. Kensei makes use of his katana for shut fight, however he can not soar. Ayame is extra agile and makes use of ranged assaults.

You’ll additionally have the ability to unlock as much as 20 highly effective skills, from smashing the bottom and gorgeous your enemies to the basic double leaping so you possibly can attain larger platforms.

The mainstay of most retro platformers is the common look of a boss who will try to defeat you in a generally uncommon however at all times difficult approach, and Chronicles of two Heroes Amaterasu’s Wrath is not any exception to this rule. You’ll should face epic boss battles and keep away from all manners of challenges together with having arrows rain down on you or be dive bombed by a flying man/chook hybrid.

Absorb a few of that 16-bit leisure by having a fast watch of the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7EYKMp18Ho 

Chronicles of two Heroes – out now!

Launched onto Xbox One, Xbox Collection X|S, PlayStation 4 & 5, PC through Steam and Nintendo Swap right now, the sport is available for purchase and obtain from the Xbox Retailer for £20.99.

Recreation description

Chronicles of two Heroes is an intense 16-bit motion platformer that includes Metroidvania components, Japanese mythos and lovely pixel artwork. That’s not all: you possibly can change between the protagonists in real-time! Ayame and Kensei have distinctive, stunning fight types that you will want to grasp to avoid wasting feudal Japan from Amaterasu’s wrath.