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Star Iliad

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Dive into the guts with Star Iliad, a retro-future action adventure game. Play as Blythe Braves, a star ranger stranded within the labyrinthine organs of the mythical Star Whale. Fight fearsome foes, sling spells and bullets, and befriend a charming set of castaways in your quest to escape.

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About This Game

In the lore of the cosmos, there is told the tale of the Star Whale, a celestial entity of unfathomable size that roams freely among the stars.

Within its astral body, legend whispers, is hidden a treasure of unspeakable worth, coveted by rulers and adventurers from every corner of the galaxy.

For millennia, this great enigma has evaded the grasp of those who dare to seek its secrets. And yet, the mystery of the Star Whale endures, beckoning the brave to chase its fleeting shadow.

Star Iliad is a Metroidvania adventure game set within this celestial leviathan - now in development! Please give it a wish list to stay tuned!

Game Features:

  • A Tale of Mystery and Wonder : Immerse yourself in a single-player journey where narrative, intrigue, and romance intertwine.

  • Dynamic Communication System : Engage with a charismatic cast of characters using a codec-inspired system. Forge new bonds and deepen your connection to uncover their stories.

  • Spell-Powered Combat and Puzzles : Master 40 unique spells to combat foes and unravel puzzles. Transform with the flame cloak, shatter with missile spells, and pierce with magnum shells.

  • Deep Suit Customization System : Tailor your abilities with a comprehensive computer chip system featuring over 30 unique chips, each altering your capabilities in unique ways.

  • Spell Gun Evolution : Hunt for more than 50 gun shards to craft and customize a powerful spell gun that suits your playstyle

  • Vast Enemy Variety : Face off against over 150 distinct enemy types and engage in over 25 epic boss battles.

  • A Living, Colossal Microcosmic World : Explore over 20 awe-inspiring biomes within the Star Whale, from storm-lashed peaks to fiery stomach pools, each teeming with secrets to uncover.

  • An Epic Original Soundtrack - Enjoy over 50 songs featuring a fusion of synth and orchestral elements—from storytelling symphonic pieces and energizing rock to melodic folk and adventurous synth.

  • Achievements and Replayability: Earn over 30 badges through an in-depth achievement system, encouraging exploration, challenge, and replayability.

  • An Expansive Campaign: Dive into a campaign estimated to deliver over 40 hours of gameplay, with even more for completionists.

How can such an immense creature exist? Why has it evaded first contact for so long? Is it truly alive, or something else entirely?

The answers to these questions—and the fate of those who dare to seek them—await. Uncover the secrets. Solve the great mystery of the Star Whale!

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