We finally have a release date for The Book of Aaru. Amenti Studio announced that the official launch is on May 27. To celebrate the game coming out, it's going to be available with a 10% launch discount for the first 14 days on Steam. Players can also access the game on itch.io and the EA Store.
Demo Available
While waiting for the release, players can check out what the game offers with the free demo available on Steam. Features of the demo include:
- Essential dungeon that features a formidable boss battle preview.
- Two more limited dungeons that showcase diverse environments.
- A comprehensive tutorial dungeon to guide players through the basics.
- One default weapon with diverse attacks within combo streaks.
- Time-bending ability for strategic advantages.
- Fifteen unique Glyph upgrades with fifteen more Glyphs to unlock.
- An initial introduction to the game's mysterious lore.
- Original soundtrack with a unique score for each dungeon.
Egyptian Myth Meets Science Fiction
The Book of Aaru is the debut title from Amenti Studio. It's an isometric action roguelite that features ancient Egyptian myth and combines it with dark science fiction. Players get to explore lost relics, corrupted tech, shifting tombs, and deadly traps in each run, where new trials and secrets await discovery.
The game has players take on the role of Emily Sands. This daring explorer is one who mysteriously vanished while looking for the temple of Osiris in 1926. Cursed and stripped of humanity, they'll have to navigate across the intricately hand-crafted trap corridors, where each one presents a unique challenge that demands diverse skills, precise timing, and adaptable strategies.
The Book of Aaru is inspired from genre-defining games that include the likes of Hades and Curse of the Dead Gods. However, it manages to differentiate itself with the unique innovations on the gameplay.
For example, players can experience active meta-progression as they explore and destroy the environment while also uncovering hidden secrets and treasures. They're rewarded for extra initiative and not only for completing levels. Each run is a new story and every story is a step closer to becoming a legend.
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