Announcement of the metroidvania about the plague doctor Crowsworn

Yesterday, independent developer and publisher Mongoose Rodeo unveiled a trailer for their upcoming project, Crowsworn. And also the start of fundraising on Kickstarter was announced, the required amount was collected in less than 24 hours.

A dark curse has fallen upon the land of Fearandal, once a vibrant kingdom. All but the last remnants of humanity have disappeared as the world is inundated with nightmarish creatures. Explore a dark world inhabited by humans and monsters in this fast-paced platforming game. Destroy the monsters that stand in your way with a variety of stylish fighting techniques as you try to unravel the truth behind Fearandal’s curse.

Explore a large, interconnected world as you fight hordes of monsters roaming the abandoned lands. Uncover secrets and unlock new abilities that expand your arsenal of deadly weapons and powers. Embark on a journey to remove an ancient curse and unravel the mystery of its origin, trying to discover the truth and realize your salvation.

Key features of the game:

• Stylish battles with exciting combinations.
• Explore a gigantic world inhabited by monsters, people and machines.
• Unlock new abilities and improvements, each of which further expands the limits of exploring the world.
• Equip and customize rune layouts with an interconnected system that allows you to create a wide range of custom configurations.
• Over 120 unique enemies.
• Over 30 unique boss encounters.
• A deep and gripping story written from the heart.
• Sophisticated AI that will keep you on your toes.
• More than a dozen unique side quests for those who like to dive deeply into the world of history.
• Draw in traditional 2D style with lots of frames.
• Cool original soundtrack composed by J.J. Ipsen.

Crowsworn has no exact release date yet, and the game has been announced for PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Switch.