Developed by Inti Creates, known for their legendary work on the Mega Man Zero and Azure Striker Gunvolt series, comes another Gal Gun spin-off, Gal Guardians: Servants of the Dark.
Servants of the Dark is a comical Metroidvania, providing players with a good amount of humor through its dialogue and story, while also being tough-as-nails, featuring incredibly difficult bosses whose fights will put players to the test.
Servants of the Dark is also unique in the fact that it allows for real-time 2-player co-op, something very rare as far as Metroidvanias go. Players take control of either Kirika or Masha, two demonic sisters with different playstyles and equippable sub-weapons.
Gal Guardians: Servants of the Dark is available on all modern platforms, including Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, and Microsoft Windows (through Steam). You can read more about the game and watch its trailer below:
A Demonic Metroidvania Adventure
“Gal Guardians: Servants of the Dark” is a true metroidvania sequel to the classic-style action game “Gal Guardians: Demon Purge.” Two new characters, Kirika and Masha, take the stage with unique playstyles, and you’ll need to switch between the two at will in order to fully explore the vast areas and take down enemies and bosses.
Search the vast Demon Realm to revive your allies
Search for hidden passages, trap doors, and solve puzzles throughout the Demon Realm to collect the scattered bones of the Demon Lord Maxim.
Each sub-weapon and ability you unlock will open up new routes and strategies, requiring every tool at your disposal to fully explore.
As you find and revive Maxim’s vassals, they will help strengthen your home base, the Demon Lord’s castle. Rebuilding it will provide bonus support features to assist your journey.
Fill out the colorful cast of vassals and see their personalities shine in story cutscenes that play throughout the game.
Swap between sisters in Demonic action gameplay
Older sister Kirika attacks from a distance with demonic guns while her younger sister Masha covers close ranges with her whip.
They can spend demonic energy to attack with different sub-weapons as well, but it is crucial to switch between the two as the situation changes.
Should one of the sisters be defeated, you can bring her back to life by returning to her location and using “Sister Rescue” to revive her.
Collect mountains of items
Enemies and treasure chests will earn you consumable items, sub-weapons, and passive enhancements called “Demon Relics” as random drops.
You’ll use these items to unlock new special abilities for the sisters and access new areas of the map.
Sub-weapons can be combined and crafted to customize their power, making use of items you wouldn’t otherwise need.
Gather, craft, and enhance to power up on your journey.
Choose the play “Style” that’s right for you
Servants of the Dark inherits the “Style” system of its predecessor, allowing you choose between “Casual,” “Veteran,” and “Legend.”
You can switch Styles at any time, and all of the game’s content is available no matter what you choose.
Feel free to choose the one that best fits the experience you want on any given day, for a chill time or a challenging endeavor.
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