AWAKEN - Astral Blade is a 2.5D action-adventure metroidvania where you play as Tania, a bionic warrior fighting through a world twisted by Karpas energy. Master parries, upgrade your abilities, and survive relentless enemies and bosses. Is there any chance of survival in such a desperate place?

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Reviews

“A very enjoyable metroidvania with an alluring heroine and an atmosphere like that of a dark sci-fi.”
IGN France

“Awaken: Astral Blade offers an excellent Metroidvania experience, blending action and exploration in a captivating sci-fi world.”
8/10 – NextGen Player

“AWAKEN: Astral Blade is a metroidvania that stays true to the genre, featuring extensive backtracking, countless secrets, progression through acquired abilities, platforming-driven action, and deliberate, skill-based combat against bosses and a variety of enemies.”
85/100 – MeuPlayStation

Digital Deluxe Edition

AWAKEN - Astral Blade Deluxe Edition includes:

  • AWAKEN - Astral Blade Full Game

  • Golden Scale Set

  • Digital Artbook

  • Digital Soundtrack

About This Game

The world is breaking… AWAKEN - Astral Blade is a 2.5D action-adventure metroidvania where you play as Tania, a bionic warrior fighting through a world twisted by Karpas energy. What began as a search mission quickly turns into something far more sinister, as the missing investigation team proves to be only the beginning. A mysterious force has corrupted the land itself, twisting wildlife and vegetation into hostile, unpredictable forms. But this world doesn’t explain itself, and you uncover its truth piece by piece.

Master a precise and responsive combat system built around speed, timing, and control. Chain together dynamic combos, parry incoming attacks at the perfect moment, and turn defense into offense. Use Quick Rise to stay in the fight, and dash through enemies to slow time itself, gaining a brief window of invulnerability and devastating counterattacks from hordes of enemies and bosses. 

Explore a dense, interconnected world designed to respect your time while encouraging discovery. Uncover hidden paths, fragments of a lost narrative, and remnants of those who came before you. The deeper you go, the more the world reveals — and the more dangerous it becomes.

Harness the mysterious Aether, a volatile resource and use it for your own benefits. Enhance Tania’s abilities and strength, unlock new combat skills, or invest in upgrades that adapt to your playstyle. Whether you focus on raw strength, mobility, or tactical flexibility — the path forward is yours to define. 

Face intense combat encounters and powerful bosses, or adjust the difficulty and gain helpful buffs when needed. The experience adapts — but the journey remains yours.

🐾 And yes… you can pet cats. /ᐠ。ꞈ。ᐟ

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • OS: Windows7
    • Processor: Dual Core@2.00Ghz
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: 2GB of video RAM
    • DirectX: Version 10
    • Storage: 2 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • OS: Windows10 64 bit
    • Processor: Quad Core @ 2.50Ghz
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: 4GB of video RAM
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 2 GB available space

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