
A 2D hand-crafted anime-style side-scrolling melee action game. Dive into the mysterious unconscious minds to hunt down negative emotion monsters! Master precise combat mechanics, challenge multiple difficulties, and find your perfect combat rhythm.
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A 2D hand-crafted anime-style side-scrolling melee action game. Dive into the mysterious unconscious minds to hunt down negative emotion monsters! Master precise combat mechanics, challenge multiple difficulties, and find your perfect combat rhythm.

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《命骸》一款横版动作游戏,在这款游戏中你将扮演一位名为“弥赛亚”的人型兵器,在寒潮之下的破败国度踏上巡礼之路,发现世界的真相,踏上属于自己的未来。

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Embark on a thrilling journey through the mystical realm of Viridar. Play as the agile Sentinel or the mighty Dragon Knight, both equipped with their own unique skills and abilities. Gain allies and develop your combat prowess while traversing the war-torn path of the Warrior-King.
《命骸》一款横版动作游戏,在这款游戏中你将扮演一位名为“弥赛亚”的人型兵器,在寒潮之下的破败国度踏上巡礼之路,发现世界的真相,踏上属于自己的未来。
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Embark on a thrilling journey through the mystical realm of Viridar. Play as the agile Sentinel or the mighty Dragon Knight, both equipped with their own unique skills and abilities. Gain allies and develop your combat prowess while traversing the war-torn path of the Warrior-King.
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