Bologna, 10 April 2025. Independent developer Power Up Team is proud to announce the launch of the free demo for Vespera Bononia, now available worldwide on Steam.
Set in a nightmarish reimagining of medieval Bologna, Vespera Bononia is a third-person action roguelite drenched in arcane mysticism, vibrant spells, and fast-paced combat. The newly released demo offers players a compelling gameplay that will immerse them in mayhem where skill will make the difference. Only the most agile and relentless souls can hope to survive.
A Glimpse Into the Abyss — Demo Contents
The Vespera Bononia demo delivers a rich slice of gameplay, allowing players to:
- Wield a diverse set of transformable magical abilities, switching playstyles and roles mid-combat.
- Face grotesque enemies and test their skill against a selection of enemies and elite threats.
- Discover early relics, synergies, and lore that hint at the full game’s depth and haunting backstory.
- Immerse themselves in the game's soul-catalyst system, where your class is shaped dynamically by your choices.
This is not a tutorial — it’s a trial by fire. The demo is designed to showcase Vespera Bononia’s core loop: intense, reactive combat set within a surreal and ever-changing world.
A Digital Twin of Bologna — Rebuilt in Shadow
Vespera Bononia is more than a fantasy setting. It is a dark digital twin of the historical city of Bologna, reimagined through a gothic lens. The project draws from real urban data, architectural scans, and local mythologies to recreate Bologna’s medieval soul — fractured, haunted, and transformed into a stage for cosmic horror and arcane conflict.
Landmarks like the Basilica of Santa Maria dei Servi, ancient towers, cloisters, and underground catacombs are twisted into eerie, explorable environments that blend authentic history with nightmarish reinterpretation. For both locals and the uninitiated, this vision of Bologna offers something truly unique: a city reborn as a playable myth.
Fast, Fluid, and Unforgiving
Gameplay in Vespera Bononia is designed to be adrenaline-driven and deeply reactive. Players must master rapid dashes, precise dodges, and the timing of complex magical combos. No two runs are the same — death reshuffles the world, and combat rewards both aggression and adaptability.
With its soulslike edge, roguelite structure, and a class system that encourages experimentation, the game invites players to push their reflexes and strategic thinking to the limit.
About Power Up Team
A game development company, established in 2022, within the Rete Doc (the “Doc Network”), the largest cooperative platform in Italy in the field of creativity and culture.
A team of talented developers, artists and creators who come together to create engaging and compelling games with a focus on refined and fun gameplay.
We’re ready to take gaming experience to a whole new level.