Awaken – Astral Blade: an inside look at sci-fi inspiration, out tomorrow

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Hello everyone! I’m honored to share more on 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 deeply intriguing sci-fi world it is set within, and more.

First and foremost, Awaken – Astral Blade is a platform adventure that marries invigorating and challenging combat with a wondrous and fascinating biopunk setting.

“We want to create a mysterious and exhilarating fantasy world that deeply immerses the player, where they experience the growth and transformation of the protagonist while facing challenges head-on,” says Tian. “So, we have drawn inspiration from many excellent films and literary works to enrich our design. For example, the fantastical mutated plants from the movie Annihilation (2018), the fusion of technology and magical elements seen in the sci-fi horror film Pandorum (2009) and neo-noir Blade Runner 2049, and the imaginative works of Neil Gaiman have all been important sources of our inspiration.”

The game begins as you’re sent out by Dr. Herveus to search for and rescue a missing Investigation team in the rainforest of Horace Islands and slowly uncover the dark, sinister mystery of what happened to the land and its inhabitants. Players will take control of Tania, one of Dr. Herveus’s bioengineered creations made from unique DNA samples from the Horace Islands. To develop the best Tania, he combined data provided by Gaghti, a Bionic created during the Jacha City era and the AI leader of the indigenous people, with the DNA of Molla, an ancient warrior, and Karpas energy. This resulted in a highly intelligent and physically powerful combatant.

Tania’s diverse capabilities translate into the combat design, influenced by various games from the Castlevania series to Devil May Cry. Players deeply value game feel, and the development team’s efforts mirror that importance. You take on your foes with a wide