Publisher offbrand games and Monster Sanctuary developer moi rai games announced an early access release date for Aethermancer, their new roguelite monster taming game.
Aethermancer is set to launch for Windows PC (via Steam) in early access next month, on September 23rd. A playable demo is still available for the game.
Here’s a rundown on the game, plus a new trailer:
Monster Taming meets Roguelite. Become the Aethermancer and fight alongside mythical creatures. Explore the ever-changing Fractured Ruins, plan your moves in challenging turn-based battles, and watch your Monsters grow stronger from previous lives and defy death!
Become the Aethermancer and Guide Mystical Creatures
Encounter the monsters of Terastae that defied the virtues of this world and are trapped in a cycle of death and rebirth. Use your special ability as an Aethermancer to form bonds with monsters to guide your party of three through a sprawling world and dangerous battles. Make smart skill choices as your monsters grow stronger and find synergies between your monsters – making every one truly unique!
Fight Strategic Turn-Based Battles
Fight ferocious enemies and divine bosses in engaging turn-based battles where every action matters! Manage and harness the four elements of Aether to unleash powerful spells. Consider your synergies and plan your monsters actions. Purge enemy Aether, grind your opponents down with poison, protect your allies with shields, focus on attacking with the right elements – you can pursue different strategies! But whatever you do, keep a careful eye on the HP of your monsters…
Experience the Cycle of Death and Rebirth
If a monster dies in combat, you’ll lose it. Permanently. But you have the power to defy death by rebirthing their souls. Don’t lose hope! Your monsters might change in the process, but will grow stronger from their previous lives.
Unlock Player Classes to Bend the Rules
Help your monsters in combat and as you progress, unlock player classes that allow you to take on different roles as the Aethermancer and turn the tides of combat.
Encounter the Inhabitants of Terastae
Meet various characters who will help you and your monsters throughout your journey! Uncover their stories and dig into the lore of this world – all fueled by your choices and encounters. Help liven the village up by gathering townsfolk, hearing them out, and doing what only a true Aethermancer can do!
Explore the Ever-Changing Fractured Ruins
Use your Aethermancer abilities to explore, sneak and fight your way through procedurally generated levels while your monsters gain Worthiness. Keep going until you lose your monsters… then come back stronger and try again!
Special thanks to Path of Pixels (logo), HeavyMetalHanzo (key artwork) and Steven Melin (soundtrack)!
