Arty Biblical console action game
El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron is coming to Android devices, including a version optimised for the controls of the Xperia Play.
The game follows the angel Enoch as he carries out God’s will in a (liberal) interpretation of the non-canonical Book of Enoch, seeking seven fallen angels to prevent a biblical flood.
Developed by Japanese auteur developer Takeyasu Sawaki (Devil May Cry and Okami), and published by UTV Ignition, it's received mostly positive reviews so far, though sales haven’t matched that enthusiasm yet.
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Of course, some elements of the game will be changed for its mobile incarnation. The console version is a mix of third-person action and platform, while the Android version is a 2D side-scroller.
No release date or price has been announced yet, but we'll be keeping our eyes and ears open.
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tenebrarum1982 | 22:35 - 19 September 2011
The art style is only part of the joy of El Shaddai as far as I'm concerned. The gameplay is elegant, exciting and of high value, and the plot unique and unconventional. One of the best games of the year IMO. http://elshaddaimetatron.blogspot.com
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aros | 10:55 - 19 September 2011
Interesting, will check out the demo for the console version too
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