After years of toiling away in the fiery depths of game development, Hot Chili Games and PID Games are thrilled to announce the PC release date of Elypse, the much anticipated 2D platformer indie game. Get ready to save yourself and unleash your inner heroine when the game launches on May 17, 2023, on Steam, Epic Store, GOG. Release dates for PS5 and Nintendo Switch, will be announced later.
Elypse is an arduous 2D adventure, story rich platformer, in a mesmerising and mysterious world. In the game players take on the role of a female protagonist called Fay, chosen as the sacrifice to protect her people from the Abyss. But instead of taking it lying down, she chooses to fight back and search for a way to escape, possibly even saving everyone in the process.
Elypse features a distinctive art style that showcases hand-drawn environments and characters inspired by the likes of Tim Burton, H.R Giger, Guillermo del Toro. The game’s immersive soundtrack, composed by the talented musician Maxime Engel, adds to the overall experience, making it a must-play for those seeking a challenging and engaging platformer. Get ready to explore a vast and interconnected world, acquire new abilities, and battle against formidable foes – Elypse will have you leaping with excitement!
Creative Director on Elypse, Maxime Chaize, reflects on the studio’s journey from a student project to the upcoming release of Elypse. “We’ve always pushed ourselves out of our comfort zone to deliver quality. With the release date fast approaching, we are excited to face our greatest challenge yet – delivering an indie game that will captivate players around the world. We are confident in our team’s abilities and the passion we have poured into Elypse.
KEY FEATURES
Traps and dangers : Discover the depths of the Abyss with a light and nimble-footed character. Evolve with new skills & abilities :Survive the gruelling trials by taking advantage of a variety of unlockable skills and abilities. Striking environments :Discover 5 different levels during your desperate attempt to escape the Abyss once and for all. Traverse the Abyss : Use a tuned, intuitive dash and slash system to face a treacherous environment and vicious foes.
DEMO
As we approach the Launch in just 10 days, we want to remind everyone that the demo of Elypse is still up on Steam until May 17th, 2023. Last chance to try out Elypse before release!
