Indie developer Lioncode Games has announced a release date for Wildkeepers Rising, their new bullet heaven-ish game set in a fantasy world.
Wildkeepers Rising is set to launch on March 31st for Windows PC (via Steam), and a new demo is available as part of Steam Next Fest.
Here’s a rundown on the previously announced game, plus a new trailer:
Tame monsters! Slay waves of enemy hordes! Explore fantasy lands! Wildkeepers Rising is a whimsical action-RPG roguelite set in a beautiful hand-drawn world that combines the power curve of bullet heaven games with the compulsive fun of a creature collector.
With some RPG story-elements in between, you’ll face hand-drawn fantasy monsters inspired by the worlds of Akira Toriyama and Jim Henson.
Features
- Vampire Survivors meets Pokemon – Blends the ever-growing power curve of a Bullet Heaven with the compulsive fun of a creature collector. While the Guardians attack automatically, alongside your Wildkeeper, they also have powerful specials you can trigger with the push of a button.
- Satisfying Survivor-like – Wield weapons and command monster buddies in a casual, yet endlessly satisfying survivor-like. Tame a team of whimsical Guardians and decimate an endless onslaught of enemies in this hand-drawn indie adventure inspired by fantasy and anime classics.
- Hand-drawn Art Inspired by Jim Henson & Akira Toriyama – Hand-drawn creatures brim with personality, featuring stylish designs inspired by the art of Studio Ghibli, The Dark Crystal, and Dragon Ball.
