Party-Based Soulslike Action RPG Bound to death will release for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series day and date with its previously announced PC (Steamepic games store, GOGO) in 2024, publisher Tate Multimedia and developer Trialforge Studio announced.
Here’s an overview of the game, via Tate Multimedia:
About
Reject death, embrace the fallen, and conquer a brutal reality where life and death have never been more in conflict.
Set in a ruthless dark fantasy world where faith and science have never been more at odds, the unforgiving world of Bound to death It is filled with hideous creatures and unyielding warriors. The unholy crusade cannot be forged alone, as players must summon the dead of Zieminal to have any hope of survival. Join the fallen warriors found across the world and dynamically transform between each character seamlessly in the midst of combat with Bound to deathThe exclusive four-hero Soulslike party system.
The Fallen are individual characters, all with their own unique abilities, combat styles, and rich history that share a single vessel. Relationships between characters should also be taken into account, as they have a huge impact on gameplay. The Church of Death and the Cult of Life are at odds with each other. Aligning opposing factions close to each other on the ship will cause conflicts, which will have consequences in combat. Alternatively, strong synergies with shared beliefs can offer combat benefits that can spell disaster for the ruthless boss expecting steel and magic.
No matter the creed, the fallen must fight as one. During combat, players will charge a Sync Meter shared between all characters. When the right moment presents itself, dispel the Sync Meter and unleash a devastating Morphstrike with the combined power of the party. When facing a threatening enemy, a precisely executed Morphstrike can be the deciding factor between life and death.
Key Features
- The essence – Obtain the skills, memories and identities of fallen warriors around the world. Combine their unique personalities and combat styles and switch between them seamlessly.
- party system – The essences you absorb form your group. Bound to death It features a robust party system that allows you to create a playstyle through talent trees. Switch between fallen warriors to take advantage of their abilities and skills. Each party member’s affiliation in life will affect their synergy in death.
- dynamic transformation – Unleash the combined powers of fallen warriors with devastating Morphstrikes. Use different attack styles to perform powerful combinations and finishing blows to defeat all who oppose you.
- brutal world – Zieminal is a world that mixes a technological past and a medieval present, home to diverse cultures. The city of Akratya is rich in traditions and dangers. Explore a city that lies in ruins under the shadow of a great crusade. With its imposing brutalist architecture and its combination of technologies, it is a city destined to be forgotten.
- Unforgiving monsters and bosses – Face challenging enemies designed to push you to your limits. Its very nature is based on the five stages of grief, and each new encounter attracts the attention of any soul who dares to face them.
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