Players can power up each of the heroes’ defense and attack stats, or they can purchase a relic that grants the power to gather fallen orbs, reveals secret locations, prolongs invincibility, and more. She was taken in by Arias' village as a young orphan, and over time, has changed her outlook and ways.Īstalon rewards players in defeat by allowing them to exchange collected orbs for various skills and upgrades when they reincarnate. She is a childhood friend of Arias, who once depended on tricks and thievery to survive. Kyuli, the Rogue: Kyuli fights using a long-range bow, and her light weight allows her to jump off of walls to reach greater heights.He can use Epimetheus’ power to return again after dying, much to Epimetheus’ growing annoyance. He made a pact with Epimetheus, the Titan of Death, to receive the power of reincarnation. Algus, the Wizard: Algus is a wizard who can use his magic to shoot magic bolts through walls and activate magic switches strewn about the tower.As the son of the warrior named Silas, the wielder of the powerful Crystal Sword, he tries his hardest to live up to his father’s legacy.

He is a young fighter who is willing to jump head-first into anything that stands in his way. He starts the game with greater defense than his allies, and can use his sword to cut through vein doors in the tower. Arias, the Fighter: Arias is a quick, short-range character who slashes with his sword.Players will have to decide which character works the best for each predicament, whether it be a puzzle, platforming situation, swarm of enemies or boss. In Astalon: Tears of the Earth, switching characters and utilizing their special abilities is key to progressing in the game. Players can switch between the three heroes and must utilize their unique skills to take down monsters, solve puzzles, find artifacts, and progress through the game, all while uncovering the intriguing backstory behind the Titan, the tower and the heroes.Īs the first foray into the Astalon universe, Tears of the Earth is the long-awaited new title by Matt Kap ( Castle in the Darkness) and Jon Lepage at LABS Works, featuring character design by famed manga artist, Ryusuke Mita ( Dragon Half).

Having made a pact with the Titan of Death, Epimetheus, the characters are granted the power to grow stronger each time they die and must surmount the mysterious Tower of Serpents in search of answers.

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