Following a triumphant showing at Gamescom 2024, ESDigital Games unveiled a wave of new gameplay trailers, providing a closer look at eight titles from their diverse portfolio.
The publisher presented hands-on demos across both the Business and Consumer halls, leaving gamers excited.
New trailers were revealed for:
- AWAKEN – Astral Blade
- Steel Seed
- Island of Winds
- BattleJuice Alchemist
- Sky of Tides
- Cats on Duty
- Memory Lost
- REMEDIUM
AWAKEN – Astral Blade – Steam | PS | EGS
Weave your own story in AWAKEN: Astral Blade, the dark 2D Metroidvania, side-scrolling game from developer Dark Pigeon Games.
Join Tania, the bionically enhanced protagonist, as she is sent deep into the rainforests to search for a missing Investigation Force.
Here, Tania’s journey truly begins when she discovers ancient secrets buried deep within the ruins of the forest, and she must discover the truth of her origins and destiny.
Dive into the dark and mysterious world Tania must navigate through and test your skills against some truly astonishing enemies!
Sky of Tides – Steam | EGS | PS | Xbox | Nintendo Switch
Sky of Tides developed by Lofty Sky Entertainment, is a story-driven sci-fi adventure with RPG elements set in a technologically advanced universe on the brink of war.
Play as Rin, who must search for her missing father and heal the broken planet of Numen. Explore the world while your choices shape your character.
Check out the latest demo of Sky of Tides, dive into the deep narrative, and see how balanced decision-making will influence the game’s progression.
Steel Seed – Steam | EGS | PS |
Steel Seed, developed by Storm in a Teacup, is a stealth action-adventure game set in a dark, sci-fi world where humanity hangs on the brink of extinction.
Join our protagonist, Zoe, and a flying drone, Koby, as they investigate the depths of a hostile underground facility in search of answers and the key to the survival of mankind.
Having revealed the stealth and action gameplay in Steel Seed, the Gamescom demo introduced the deep story and exploration side of Zoe’s journey through the stunning futuristic environments.
Island of Winds – Steam | EGS | PS | Xbox
Island of Winds, developed by Parity Games, is an adventure game set in a stunning open-world environment inspired by 17th-century Iceland, drawing upon its nature, folklore, and history.
The core gameplay involves a rich story, extensive lore, and intriguing puzzles, as well as legendary creatures, spellcasting, and a particular focus on empathy encounters.
Battlejuice Alchemist – Steam | EGS | PS | Xbox | Nintendo Switch
‘GDC Best in Play 2024 winner’ – Battlejuice Alchemist is a complex alchemy RPG that adds an equipment-based skill system to the classic aRPG formula.
Focus on top-down combat or opt for JRPG-style one-on-one fights. Explore the wilderness, learn ritual magic, and craft potions to fight demonic hordes overrunning the lands.
Cats On Duty – Steam | EGS | PS | Xbox | Nintendo Switch
Cats on Duty is a purr-fect blend of RTS, tower defense, and match-3 game genres. Manage two game fields at once, as well as arm and upgrade your cat towers to defeat hordes of formidable foes. Enjoy the meow-nificent battle!
Memory Lost – Steam | EGS | PS | Xbox | Nintendo Switch
Memory Lost is a top-down story-driven action shooter built around innovative game mechanics based on capturing enemies’ minds and taking control of their bodies. With no med packs available and only one magazine in your weapon, you must change bodies to survive!
REMEDIUM – Steam | EGS | PS | Xbox | Nintendo Switch
A fast-paced twin-stick shooter game set in a grim post-apocalyptic Renaissance setting. It has been over a hundred years since the terrible plague devoured the whole continent and turned almost everyone into maddened mutants. Only a few survivors managed to find refuge behind the huge walls of the fortress cities. Infected while foraging outside the city walls, your only hope of survival is to fight through the hordes of mutants and chimaeras to find a cure!
For those unable to attend Gamescom, ESDigital Games will bring Steel Seed and AWAKEN – Astral Blade to PAX West in Seattle from August 30th to September 2nd.
Gamers can experience the same demos showcased in Cologne, providing hands-on time with these exciting titles at Booth 917.
AWAKEN – Astral Blade and Sky of Tides will be playable at The Mix Seattle Showcase on August 30th.
