Change Heroes and Save a Pixelled, Feudal Japan in Chronicles of two Heroes

Hello heroes! I’m Israel Mallen, PR at Catness Video games. We’re the publishers behind Chronicles of two Heroes, a retro platformer impressed by masterpieces like The Messenger and Ninja Gaiden. This epic quest options metroidvania components and a singular mechanic: you’ll be able to swap heroes in actual time!

One 12 months in the past, this gorgeously pixelled journey acquired tons of help on Kickstarter. Now Chronicles of two Heroes is able to launch on Xbox Collection XS, PC and Xbox One Might twenty sixth. So, if you happen to’re a fan of difficult, retro-style platformers, mark your calendars!

Meet the Heroes of Feudal Japan

On this recreation, Amaterasu reigns over feudal Japan along with her fearsome yokai military, and solely Kensei and Ayame have what it takes to cease her. These siblings have skilled for years to defeat the goddess, and every one has their very own distinctive fight type.

As a samurai, Kensei has devoted his life to mastering the artwork of the katana. This deadly weapon is flawless in shut fight and able to parrying projectiles. Kensei wears shining crimson armour, even when it impacts his mobility. Whereas he can’t leap, he can carry out lightning-fast dashes and slice his means by means of enemies.

Then again, Ayame is a stealthy kunoichi skilled in ninja arts. She prioritizes agility and stealth over shut fight and may throw kunai from a distance to take out enemies earlier than they even know what hit them. If an enemy detects her, Ayame can use ninjutsu methods to keep away from assaults and vanish behind foes.

Change ’em up

As you’ll be able to see, these two heroes play wildly in a different way. Ayame excels at agile platforming, whereas Kensei is a professional at shut fight. However what occurs if you come throughout an impediment that requires each abilities? Fortunately, you’ll be able to swap between them in real-time!

Simply press a button to modify between Ayame and Kensei every time you must. Most ranges would require you to vary characters steadily, however it’s all a part of the enjoyable.

Image this: an undead archer perched atop a excessive ledge with immense gaps between platforms. Use Ayame to get to greater floor, then swap to Kensei and sprint by means of the gaps whereas avoiding the arrows. Lastly, use your trusty katana to take out the yokai when you’re shut sufficient.

Are you feeling assured? Strive parrying his projectiles as a substitute of dashing by means of them. Or swap to Ayame and teleport behind the archer and preserve going with out battling anybody. Due to the switching mechanic, you’ll be able to sort out the identical downside in a number of methods. Mix Kensei’s and Ayame’s abilities to free feudal Japan from Amaterasu’s wrath.

Unlock your Potential

There are over 20 abilities ready so that you can unlock in Chronicles of two Heroes. Each permits for much more highly effective mixtures, so put together to get inventive.

I might go on and on about all of the combos, enemies, and challenges that await you, however I’ll allow you to uncover them your self. Simply know that feudal Japan wants your assist, heroes! We will’t wait so that you can dive into Chronicles of two Heroes on Xbox Collection X|S, PC, and Xbox One right now!