Bilibili and developer Wildfire Game have launched action adventure game Eastern Exorcist in Steam Early Access.

As stated in the press release (via email), the game uses hand-drawn 2D environments and frame-by-frame animation, in a world of demons inspired by Chinese Opera. Players control an exorcist, slaying demons with “tactical combat mechanics.”

“Eastern Exorcist is a game where the visuals perfectly marry with the action,” says Wildfire Game co-founder Shaoyan Chen. “The hand-drawn action flows perfectly with the combat, and we’ve tried to make it appear as rich and real on screen as it feels in the hands of the person playing it. It’s time for gamers to take on the game’s bevy of beasts.”

You can find the launch trailer below.

Eastern Exorcist is currently $16.99 USD with a 20% discount until August 21st.

You can find the full rundown (via Steam) below.

Eastern Exorcist is a stunning 2D side-scrolling action RPG set in a fictitious eastern world with the infestation of vicious demon monsters. Play as a skilled exorcist against chaotic evil to fight your way through the brutal world, and experience unforeseen entanglements of complex beings.

Art Direction

All hand-drawn Chinese ink painting style, with many atmospheric scenes.

Combat System

Use your sword to execute demons and monsters with tactical combat mechanics in hand-drawn frame-by-frame action design.

Storyline

Experience a complicated journey with joy and sorrow as an exorcist.

Cutscenes


Cutscenes are showed in the form of Chinese Opera.

Eastern Exorcist is currently in Early Access on Windows PC via Steam.

Image: Steam