Citérémis, an independent game developer located in Sherbrooke, Québec, today announced the release of its action role-playing game, Aztaka.
Inspired by an ancient Aztec legend, Aztaka will thrust players into a war between mankind and the immortal gods. Taking the role of Huitzilo, a master of both combat and magic, players must embark on a quest to save their people from the wrath of the Aztec deities.
Said to feature lush, hand-painted backgrounds and fluid character animations, Aztaka promises to immerse players in an epic quest spanning 21 levels. Citérémis hopes to provide a memorable universe for action role-playing fans to explore and discover with mythological creatures, challenging puzzles, and ancient artifacts.
“We worked on Aztaka for three years, with the goal of bringing the industry a fresh and unique RPG/action game with quality artwork and sound,” says Jonathan Mercier, Executive Producer and programmer at Citérémis.
By crafting gameplay elements reminiscent of classic side-scrolling adventures such as Zelda II and Metroid, Citérémis hopes to reach fans that enjoyed such NES and SNES titles. “Our goal from the start was to stir up feelings of nostalgia in those players and to convey to a new generation of players the magic of discovering a challenging and refreshing new world,” Mercier said.
A free demo and the full game are available for online purchase and DRM-free download at the official website. Aztaka is also available on Direct2Drive, with additional sites offering it in the near future.
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