GC 2021 Press release

Valfaris: Mecha Therion – explosive sequel and side-scrolling shoot 'em up coming 2022. Watch the reveal trailer

Developer Steel Mantis switches genres for the follow-up to its critically acclaimed action-platformer Valfaris  

25 August, 2021 – Publisher Big Sugar and developer Steel Mantis are excited to announce Valfaris: Mecha Therion – an action-packed side-scrolling shoot 'em up with a satisfying old-school feel and distinct low-poly art style. The game is scheduled to launch late 2022 for PC and consoles (Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S).


Developed by Steel Mantis, Valfaris: Mecha Therion is a shmup sequel to the studio's highly rated action-platformer, Valfaris, which is ranked by Metacritic as the #16 Best PC Game of 2019. As the name suggests, Valfaris: Mecha Therion sees the return of protagonist Therion, only this time he's piloting a metal colossus as he continues his pursuit of the diabolical Lord Vroll.

 
Valfaris: Mecha Therion | Reveal Trailer | PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S

Trailer: https://youtu.be/cKxyAJM7g-0

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1647920

Press contact: matt@bigsugargames.com



About the game

Therion returns as the hunt for Lord Vroll continues. Pilot an advanced machine of death and destruction in this explosive 2.5D side-scrolling shoot ‘em up, and sequel to the critically acclaimed Valfaris. Strap in and unleash mecha hell! After escaping Valfaris, Therion’s hunt for the evil Lord Vroll has taken him across the galaxy. As the final, inevitable showdown looms, Therion harnesses the awesome combat ability of his secret weapon – Mecha Therion! A formidable suit of weaponised metal, Mecha Therion can be equipped with an array of devastating firepower, including enemy eviscerating favourites such as Bringer of Mayhem, Skysplitter, and Therion’s trademark Hellwraith. Key features
  • Fight through multiple levels of hostile alien territory
  • Master a range of Melee, Ballistic, and Destroyer class weapons
  • Configure your Mecha loadout with your favourite weapon combos
  • Earn Blood Metal to upgrade weapons and add-ons








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About Big Sugar Big Sugar is a new publisher that does what it wants. And what it wants is to work with talented independent developers and to publish the unique, fun, compelling, entertaining, memorable, and all-round high-quality games that they create. https://bigsugargames.com/ About Steel Mantis Steel Mantis is a small independent game developer based in Texas comprised of artist Andrew Gilmour and designer Thomas Jenns. The studio’s debut title was the 2016 gothic horror-inspired metal platformer Slain: Back From Hell, and released the space-themed spiritual successor, Valfaris, in 2019.