Coupled with fresh gameplay and stunning cinematics created directly in Unreal Engine using the studio’s own custom 3D models and animations, the trailer also reveals the first major boss featured in Kristala—a cursed behemoth of an ogre voiced by David Simonich, the lead vocalist of American deathcore band, Signs of the Swarm.
As you battle to complete this epic Raksaka Proving, you must also uncover who is behind the terrible curse that has suddenly befallen planet Ailur and mutated its peaceful creatures into bloodthirsty beasts hellbent on seeing you fail your mission.
While Kristala’s quick, crushing combat will undoubtedly appeal to players who enjoy the challenge of Soulslike titles, the game’s rich lore, robust storylines, and use of familiar animal characters expand its allure to a much broader audience.
“It’s incredibly important to us that Kristala make its own statement,” says Studio Founder and Producer, Alexis Brutman. “We don’t want it to be just another Soulslike game that regurgitates the same expected art style and gameplay mechanics, but rather one that welcomes new players—players who maybe don’t typically gravitate towards Soulslike titles—into the genre.”
The gameplay featured in the new Kristala trailer showcases just one clan of feline warriors, but the full release will allow you to choose between six different playable clans, each possessing its own unique magic specialties and combat strengths.
Three starting classes and various leveling trees—including a completely unique Feline Skill Enhancement leveling tree—amp up the overall replayability factor of Kristala and provide a minimum of 18 unique playthroughs for players to experience.