Skautfold: Usurper – A Victorian Eldritch Metroidvania
Skautfold: Usurper plunges players into an alternate 1898 London, besieged by an otherworldly Citadel and its maddening Fog. This Metroidvania Action-RPG, a sequel to *Shrouded in Sanity* (but standalone playable), tasks you with cleansing the city of Eldritch horrors. Forget passive defense; Usurper introduces the innovative “Guard” system.
This isn’t your typical health bar. Instead, skillful dodging and precise timing replenish your “Guard points,” a regenerating shield. Master the art of deflecting attacks, transforming enemy assaults into a resource for offensive maneuvers. Fail, and your Guard depletes, leaving you vulnerable. This system caters to both casual and hardcore players, offering a satisfying challenge regardless of skill level.
Further enhancing combat is a reflective shield, turning enemy projectiles against them. While not restoring Guard, it mitigates damage efficiently. With eight stats to customize and over 90 weapons and spells (from swords to cannons, spells to summons!), character builds are incredibly diverse.
The Citadel itself is a sprawling interconnected world, brimming with secrets, optional bosses, and hidden areas. From human settlements to alien landscapes, the environments are richly varied. And if you crave more, self-imposed challenges like “no-guard” or “perma-death” modes await.
The narrative follows Empress Eleanor and her Knights, battling the Citadel’s horrors. Simultaneously, Waltham, leader of the Veimar, pursues his own agenda within the Citadel. Usurper’s blend of Victorian aesthetics, cosmic horror, and a unique combat system promises a thrilling and unforgettable adventure.
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