Exciting news from the Awesome Indies Showcase! Developer 2Awesome Studio and publisher CRITICAL REFLEX have announced that the highly anticipated cyberpunk metroidvania, Altered Alma, will kick off its Kickstarter campaign on September 3, 2024. To mark the occasion, the game’s first high-octane demo will also drop on Steam, giving players an adrenaline-fueled preview of what’s to come.
Step into the neon-soaked streets of Neo-Barcelona in this visually stunning cyberpunk adventure! In Altered Alma, you play as Jack, a young ex-mercenary on a mission to protect those he loves. As you navigate through this dystopian city, you’ll engage in fast-paced combat against ruthless gangsters, upgrade your abilities, and recruit a diverse crew to aid in your quest. Along the way, you’ll face tough moral choices that will shape Jack’s journey and the fate of those around him.
Key Features:
- A Space Opera Metroidvania: Explore the sprawling cityscape of Neo-Barcelona, unlocking powerful upgrades and discovering new routes. Adapt your playstyle as you battle gangs and criminal kingpins.
- Ship, Captain & Crew: Assemble a crew and customize your spaceship, the Esperanza. Your choices will directly influence Jack’s abilities and how you approach the game’s challenges.
- Forge Relationships: Build deep connections with a cast of colorful characters, from old friends to new allies. These relationships can lead to unexpected bonds, and maybe even love, in a harsh world.
- Intense Combat: Master a dynamic and stylish combat system, using mobility, skill, and powerful abilities to take down waves of relentless enemies.
- Barcelona Re-Imagined: Explore Neo-Barcelona, a futuristic take on the real city, featuring iconic landmarks like the Sagrada Familia and Park Güell—though not quite as you remember them.
- All-Star Writing: Dive into a gripping story crafted by industry veterans Antony Johnston (Resident Evil: Village, Dead Space) and Emma Beeby (Tails of Iron, F1 23).
Altered Alma is now available to wishlist on Steam and pre-register on Kickstarter. Don’t miss out on the latest updates—visit www.AlteredAlma.com and follow the game on Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok.