Eastern mythology-themed Metroidvania game Karma Exorcist announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC
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Key Points:
- Publisher Infini Fun and developer Cyclos have announced Karma Exorcist, a Metroidvania-style side-scrolling action adventure game inspired by Eastern and Chinese mythology, set in a reimagined underworld.
- The game will be released on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam, though no official release date has been provided; a limited-time PC playtest is currently available.
- Karma Exorcist features free exploration with multiple paths, dynamic combat involving a 360-degree Chain Hook and unique enemy mechanics, and a variety of artifacts and consumables to customize gameplay.
- The story centers on balancing good and evil karma within the Three Realms, with players navigating locations such as the River of Forgetfulness, Naihe Bridge, and the Eighteen Levels of Hell.
- Developer Cyclos is in the final production phase, focusing on polishing gameplay elements like levels, combat, and balancing, and aims to deliver a compelling narrative about severing karma in the underworld.
