Severed Available Now on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS

Severed Available Now on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS

It was announced by Drinkbox Studios, the release of Severed, it’s touch-enabled hack ‘n slash adventure, for the Nintendo eShop on Wii U in Nintendo of America (NOA) and Nintendo of Europe (NOE) territories, and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems in NOE territories. The Nintendo 3DS version of Severed is also now in final testing in NOA, and will be released in NOA territories as soon as possible.

Check out the announcement trailer of Severed, showcasing the games’ features:

“As part of the launch, Nintendo is featuring the game in its #NindiesSummerJam event, a special Nintendo eShop promotion that will showcase games that inspired Drinkbox Studios, along with a special one-week only 10% off introductory price of $13.49 for Severed. The game will also be cross-buy between Wii U and Nintendo 3DS, so purchasers on one platform can download the game for free on the other platform.

Severed puts players in the role of Sasha, a one-armed warrior who has embarked on a danger-ridden quest to find her family. Players will hack, slash, and swipe their way through both nightmarish monsters and uniquely challenging puzzles.

In Severed, players use swipe-based touch controls to solve puzzles, find secrets and battle with a host of disturbing monsters, including giant floating skull wizards and beasts made of crows. During the journey, players unlock new abilities, ascend an RPG-style upgrade tree, and uncover the mysteries of the dark fantasy universe Sasha finds herself in.

Features

• Dungeon Combat
  Touch based combat mechanics where players can employ offensive and defensive techniques against a variety of enemies
• Style
  An RPG-light adventure giving players autonomy over upgrade Paths
• Abilities
  Gain abilities by wearing armor pieces that are created from the remains of defeated Bosses
• Severing
  Force enemies into vulnerable states to sever their body parts. Use these parts to upgrade equipment and abilities
• Exploration
  Players will progress through branching routes that require sharp wits to both avoid hazards and solve puzzles
• Music
  Original soundtrack from Juno nominated band YAMANTAKA // SONIC TITAN featuring Pantayo

ABOUT DRINKBOX STUDIOS

Founded in 2008, Drinkbox Studios is the independent, Toronto-based video game developer responsible for creating games such as Mutant Blobs Attack!, and Guacamelee!.”

For more information on Severed, visit its official website.