New Gameplay Video Released For Upcoming Metroidvania Platformer Corpses 'N Souls

If you read our interview with developer Kai Kubicek of Side Scroll Studios last month, you might remember that videos of the game should be viewed in at least 1440p for the best result. This is the first of his gameplay videos showing off the non-combat elements of the game:


The video was accompanied by an article on Indie DB explaining some of the game mechanics at display in the video. Here's the short list from the article, but both the article and video go into much greater detail about each element:

Quote- How to break a Crypt Soul Seal. Note this is a unique mechanic/state normally Crypts will not be sealed or locked.
- The players Omega Soul form; this is a special skill.
- How to manipulate Souls extracted from Corpses.
- The different types of souls you can command and manipulate.
- What you can do with the Souls and what they are used for.
- What things you can do while in the Omega Soul Form; this is the white soul in the video.
- How to Sacrifice Souls and what the purpose is.
- How to unlock a Soul Lock; show how it usually leads to new areas in the game world.
- Crypt leveling system, explain the Soul and Corpses sacrifice level.
- RUNE word chants.
- How to capture a Crypt.
- Shows the Mini map and how it can dynamically change when you capture a crypt.
- Un earth a Soul Rooted chest in the ground.

For updates on development, follow the game on Indie DB or the studio on Twitter.

About the game (Official)

Corpses ‘N Souls is a massive 2D Metroidvania fused with Diablo like ARPG mechanics with massive amounts of detail, progressive ideas and Next Gen 2D HD graphics.

Welcome to Corpses ‘N Souls - a game about combat, defense, harvesting, corpses, souls, crafting, spells, abilities, tactics, adventuring, collecting loot, progression, stealth and unique gameplay experiences.

Corpses ‘N Souls is set in a massive, detailed, colorful, vibrant, dark and ghoulish gothic sci-fi world blended with classic Metroidvania and ARPG mechanics. Your journey takes place within the E-K planets in the Epsilon quadrant of the Universe where you will choose a species and class to take on the challenges before you.

Become the master of harvesting Corpses and Souls or be one of its victims and be harvested yourself. As the Universe dawns the start of “Soul Revolution” no one’s Corpse and Soul is safe. Only you can choose the fate of your species, be the one to help piece together the “Keys to the Universe” and gain the upper hand in the impending “Soul Wars”. Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.