SolSeraph -Actraiser spiritual successor- announced by Ace Team/Sega

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Publisher Sega and developer Ace Team (Rock of Ages, Zeno Clash) have announced SolSeraph, a new fantasy action game coming to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC on July 10 for $14.99.

SolSeraph puts you in the wing-tipped shoes of an almighty divinity who is tasked with rebuilding civilization while protecting the people from the constant threat of mythical demons and monsters!

In the beginning, there was only chaos… until one day, when Sky Father and Earth Mother drove the Chaos away and made the world. They made the stars and the sun and the waters and the land. And then they made plants and animals, and finally, their favorite creation: humankind. When they were done, Sky Father and Earth Mother left the world, so it could grow freely on its own.

But the Younger Gods were arrogant and cruel, so they tormented humankind with fires, storms, and floods, until all the tribes were scattered across the land, struggling for survival. But Helios, Knight of Dawn, the child of god and man, has come to humanity’s aid.

Key Features

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• Restore Humanity Back to Prosperity – Balancing side-scrolling action and top-down strategy elements, carefully guide each tribe from the clouds above in order to help expand their territory and dispel the dark fog that shrouds their lands. Once each of the creatures’ lairs have been exposed, you must take the role of Helios to fight the monsters head on.
• Take the Fight to the Enemy – Armed with his sword, shield, and magical archery, Helios will need to confront a range of enemies including goblins, beastmen, bat riders, and more on his way to facing the Younger God that controls them. Defeating these challenging foes will grant Helios new magical powers such as healing herbs and ice shards.
• Protect the Homeland – Help each tribe determine how to shape their village by utilizing a range of different units, from houses and farms to support the growing population, to building warrior barracks and archer towers to defend themselves against the waves of monster attacks.
• Help from the Highest Powers – Yuzo Koshiro, the legend behind many classic video game soundtracks, has composed the opening theme to SolSeraph. Additionally, acclaimed writer Jonas Kyrazes (The Talos Principle, The Sea Will Claim Everything) has lent his talents to craft the game’s compelling narrative.

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[Akala]

I would really like this to be good.

[Raist]

I thought the artstyle was going to be like in the thumbnail 

[Akala]

I thought the artstyle was going to be like in the thumbnail 

IT NOT

[Bebpo]

Looks cool.

Their last 2d plane game something odyssey was pretty jank so hopefully this is a little better.

[Great Rumbler]

A new Actraiser-type game definitely has my interest, but it's definitely a wait-and-see in this situation.

[Svejk]

Actraiser 2 just really was that bad.   

[Akala]

Actraiser 2 just really was that bad.

I never got how enix missed the point that badly.

This one hopefully has potential, but for me it would have to be good enough to overcome its art direction, which I am kind of doubting.Guess we'll see though, wish them the best. 

[Momo]

[Akala]

Anyone try this? Kinda tempted, it's only $15... 

[bork]

Anyone try this? Kinda tempted, it's only $15... 

Nah- Blazing Chrome is out today...got that instead.

[Svejk]

This is out already? Geez, I can't keep up.

[Svejk]

Seeing reviews saying it's relatively sub par. 

[bork]

Seeing reviews saying it's relatively sub par. 

BUY BLAZING CHROME

THIS IS NOW THE BLAZING CHROME THREAD 

[Akala]

Blazing Chrome free on game pass why would anyone buy? 

[bork]

Blazing Chrome free on game pass why would anyone buy? 

An Xbox?  Wondering the same thing myself. 
 

[Akala]

An Xbox?  Wondering the same thing myself. 
 

Who said anything about an xbox? 

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alternate: what if I told you it's on PC game pass too

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[Bebpo]

Beat mission 2 on Blazing Chrome but mission 3 is kicking my ass Died on the spider-bot boss, dunno if that was the mid-boss or last boss. I liked the boss of stage 2. So far enjoying the boss fights a lot, stages are ok, certain parts are kinda annoying and feel like if you lose all your weapons are almost impossible with just the standard gun without taking a hit.