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Astral Clocktower Studios Unveils the First Official Gameplay Trailer for Dark Fantasy ARPG Kristala
Coupled with fresh gameplay and stunning cinematics created directly in Unreal Engine using the studio’s own custom 3D models and animations, the trailer also reveals the first major boss featured in Kristala—a cursed behemoth of an ogre voiced by David Simonich, the lead vocalist of American deathcore band, Signs of the Swarm.
Lovingly referred to as Cat Souls by convention-goers who have already had a chance to play early builds of Kristala, the game invites you into the role of a sapient, anthropomorphic feline warrior who must master the six magic specialties of the ancient Sacred Kristal in order to become a member of the famed Raksaka warriors—a skilled protector of your kind.
As you battle to complete this epic Raksaka Proving, you must also uncover who is behind the terrible curse that has suddenly befallen planet Ailur and mutated its peaceful creatures into bloodthirsty beasts hellbent on seeing you fail your mission.
While Kristala’s quick, crushing combat will undoubtedly appeal to players who enjoy the challenge of Soulslike titles, the game’s rich lore, robust storylines, and use of familiar animal characters expand its allure to a much broader audience.
“It’s incredibly important to us that Kristala make its own statement,” says Studio Founder and Producer, Alexis Brutman. “We don’t want it to be just another Soulslike game that regurgitates the same expected art style and gameplay mechanics, but rather one that welcomes new players—players who maybe don’t typically gravitate towards Soulslike titles—into the genre.”
The gameplay featured in the new Kristala trailer showcases just one clan of feline warriors, but the full release will allow you to choose between six different playable clans, each possessing its own unique magic specialties and combat strengths.
Three starting classes and various leveling trees—including a completely unique Feline Skill Enhancement leveling tree—amp up the overall replayability factor of Kristala and provide a minimum of 18 unique playthroughs for players to experience.
You can help bring Kristala to life by supporting Astral Clocktower Studios on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ACS_Games
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About Kristala
Kristala is an Action RPG developed in Unreal Engine that features visually stunning graphics, user-friendly controls and menu systems, and a variety of characters and NPCs. Kristala is slated for release in 2024 for PC, with release plans for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox.
About Astral Clocktower Studios
Founded in September 2018 by Alexis Brutman, Tiffany Gomez, and Sarah Schaffstall, Astral Clocktower Studios is a US-based, women-owned independent game studio specializing in crafting only the most unique and engaging audio, visual, and gameplay experiences. Backed by a team of diverse and talented creators hailing from all over the world, Astral Clocktower Studios aims to use its platform to promote both diversity and inclusion in the traditionally male-dominated gaming space.