Action Roguelite Wildkeepers Rising Announced for PC - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 17 September 2024 / 1,483 Views
Developer Lioncode Games has announced action roguelite game, Wildkeepers Rising, for PC via Steam.
"We’ve seen survivor games adopt some twists since the original recipe, integrating mining, guns, and god boons; Wildkeepers further innovates by adding adorable creature collecting and party synergy to the dopamine rush and replayability of games like Vampire Survivors or Death Must Die," said Lioncode Games director Sergio Garces.
Art director Lyle Moore added, "I’m combining cues and inspiration from my favorite anime and fantasy titles to make these monsters as fun and whimsical as I can. Classic arcade beat-em-ups are hugely influential on our character roster as well—we’re a small team, so we’re working hard to create a love letter to our influences that inspired us to want to create."
View the reveal trailer below:
Read details on the game below:
Wildkeepers Rising is an action roguelite blending the power curve of a bullet heaven with the compulsive fun of a creature collector. Tame outlandish Guardians and savage dastardly hordes of monsters infesting the land. With art inspired by classic fantasy and anime, this hand-drawn indie offers a satisfying game loop with varied maps and modes to explore!
Story
The Guardians are powerful creatures from the spirit realm, and only Wildkeepers, special people with a deep connection to nature, can communicate with them. These days, few remember them. After winning the war with the help of the Guardians, the Wildkeepers were forgotten and the world moved on.
Many years later, monstrous hordes are suddenly attacking all over the world, and the Guardians are nowhere to be found. What happened to them? Who is responsible for the attacks? Will the Wildkeepers rise again, free the Guardians, and save the world?
Vampire Survivors Meets Pokemon
Blends the ever-growing power curve of a Bullet Heaven with the compulsive fun of a creature collector. While the Guardians attack automatically, alongside your Wildkeeper, they also have powerful specials you can trigger with the push of a button.
Satisfying Survivor-Like
Wield weapons and command monster buddies in a casual, yet endlessly satisfying survivor-like. Tame a team of whimsical Guardians and decimate an endless onslaught of enemies in this hand-drawn indie adventure inspired by fantasy and anime classics.
Hand-Drawn Art Inspired by Jim Henson and Akira Toriyama
Hand-drawn creatures brim with personality, featuring stylish designs inspired by the art of Studio Ghibli, The Dark Crystal, and Dragon Ball.
A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can contact the author on Twitter @TrunksWD.
