a deeper look at the sci-fi inspiration, coming tomorrow – PlayStation.Blog

Hello everyone! I’m honored to share more about Dark Pigeon Games’ new game, Awaken – Astral Blade. Tian Yuan, Producer at Dark Pigeon Games, and I will share an overview of what players can expect when playing Awaken – Astral Blade, what inspired the fascinating sci-fi world how deep it is built inside, etc

First and foremost, Awaken – Astral Blade is a platform adventure that combines invigorating and challenging combat with a magical and engaging biopunk setting.

“We wanted to create a mysterious and exciting fantasy world that deeply immerses players, where they experience the growth and transformation of the main character while coming face-to-face with the challenge”. “So we took inspiration from many excellent films and literary works to enrich our designs. Examples: the fantastical mutant plants in the film Annihilation (2018), the combination of technology and magical elements seen in the sci-fi horror film Pandorum (2009), and the neo-noir Blade Runner 2049, as well as the imaginative works of Neil Gaiman have all been important sources of inspiration for us.”

The game begins as you are sent by Dr. Herveus to search and rescue a missing Investigation team in the jungles of the Horace Islands and slowly uncover the dark, sinister mystery of what happened with the land and its inhabitants. Players will control Tania, one of Dr. Herveus’ biotech creations created from unique DNA samples from the Horace Islands. To best develop Tania, he combined the data provided by Gaghti, a Bionic created during the Jacha City era and the AI ​​leader of the native people, with the DNA of Molla, a warrior ancient and Karpas energy. This results in a very intelligent and physically strong warrior.

Tania’s diverse abilities are showcased through her combat design, which is influenced by various games from the Castlevania series to Devil May Cry. Players value the feel of the game, and the development team’s efforts reflect that importance. You take down enemies with multiple combos, parry enemy attacks to gain an advantage, rush into enemies while they’re attacking to slow down the world around you, and gain immunity to damage. Using only your abilities and combo attacks will help you overcome and defeat even the toughest bosses. And of course, we have the skill tree in the game – you can enhance Tania’s fighting abilities and strength or spend it on valuable skills in a variety of situations. The desire to feel positive in the game extends beyond combat.

“Our main goal is to make the gaming experience as smooth and enjoyable as possible for all players,” said Tian. “We’ve incorporated a number of features that allow for quick travel, such as teleport points, sprinting, super jumps, and good entrance and exit layouts from levels. On paper, these may seem appealing, but players will have a real idea of ​​how fluid and enjoyable Awaken – Astral Blade is when they get a controller in their hands and start playing.”

How would a motivated team build a world with such clear and distinct inspirations across games, movies and literature? A person with a deep legend. About two years ago, we at ESDigital Games started looking for new projects for the publisher and we finally came across the incredible Dark Pigeon Games team. We were honored to witness their enthusiasm and huge potential with Awaken – Astral Blade, which you can see in the effort put into building this story.

“What can I tell you about the world of gaming? A lot of things but we really don’t have enough space, heh,” Tian said. “On the Horace Islands, a mysterious alien ship crashed, releasing mysterious Karpas energy. This energy, with its transformative power, has transformed the archipelago’s ecosystem into an incredibly diverse landscape. The indigenous inhabitants, influenced by this energy, built an impressive civilization, but it was eventually torn apart by civil war. Over time, this lost world was buried deep in history, forgotten until rediscovered by modern explorer Professor Loir.”

Awaken – Astral Blade is a dark fairy tale in which the player’s decisions throughout the game will not only affect the final ending but also shape the game’s narrative structure. The game is relatively linear, but players will find various information to expand the plot and reveal new aspects of some characters. We could share a lot more here, but you better pick it up and play it when it releases tomorrow, October 22, for PS5.