Aurogon Shanghai is trying to bring a unique style to the Afterimage game. Visually, they might be decent, but genre-wise, we have yet to see how they move away from the tropes.

“The world of Engardin is full of magic and mystery. We are thrilled to reveal Afterimage today and look forward to sharing more about the game as we prepare to bring it to PC and consoles in late 2022!” said Aurogon Shanghai executive producer Michael Yang in a press release. The game is about a year away from launch on PC and consoles, and its Steam page provides further details.

“One of the supreme deities created this vast world called Engardin, upon which natural wonders lie everywhere: gigantic volcanoes, steep canyons, deep seas, and a tower that soars into the clouds… Encounter fantastic creatures during your journey: giant beasts wandering in fire and spirits lurking in the depth of complicated labyrinths… Learn about your new friends, get to know their pasts and the agendas they hold. Engardin is alive with unknown secrets. Venture forth and feel free to explore wherever you like as a brave adventurer. Find out the stories that link each area, discover a concealed history and the truth of the world.

Engardin is not only filled with sublime beauty but also plagued by crises. The corrupted are waiting for their prey, and ancient deadly traps are ready to kill the careless. Grab your weapon, and be prepared for battle! Each area features entirely different enemies and gameplay mechanics. Also, many unique bosses are challenging your skills across the land. Opportunity lies in risks with hundreds of chests and numerous abilities ready to be unlocked to aid your adventure. Develop your very own combat style! A diverse selection of weapons with special attacks and various upgrade paths on the talent tree will help you improve yourself in this fast-paced action RPG. You will be the greatest warrior of the land! Our passionate artists handcraft every backdrop of Afterimage. A traditional Metroidvania world offers you exquisite hand-drawn designs and amazing visual effects.

Traditional 2D side-scrolling action RPG Metroidvania. Intuitive controls. A seamless semi-open world with over 15 different areas. Over ten character abilities. Selections of unique weapon/magic builds. Over 150 varieties of enemies. The Aurogon Sound Team created over 40 epic original soundtracks. An estimated 25-30 hours gameplay on the first run. And… more surprises for you to discover!” the game’s Steam page wrote.

Afterimage, which will support English, French, German, Spanish, Korean, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, and Chinese (Traditional and Simplified) subtitle language options, as well as English, Japanese, and Chinese (Simplified) voice-overs, will launch in late 2022 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PC (Steam), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.

Source: Gematsu