Developer Wildboy Studios and writer Untold Tales are bringing ATONE: Heart of the Elder Tree, a Norse mythology impressed RPG, to the Nintendo Switch and PC (Steam) in early 2023. It was initially launched in 2019 as an Apple Arcade unique. A demo for the title is now obtainable on Steam to check out.

ATONE: Heart of the Elder Tree is described as a “hand-drawn, story pushed, rhythm fight RPG” that gives a “haunting tackle Midgard” as gamers encounter decisions that may have an effect on the story and ending.

People will management a Norse heroine named Estra and he or she is left to wander a world that the gods have deserted. Now, the Elder Tree that the gods used to guard is now open to exploitation and its huge energy is a risk within the flawed arms.

As gamers play by the sport, they’re going to encounter puzzles. Some might enable for errors, although a number of may shut the door shut on some revelations if a single mistake is made and have an effect on the story or ending in that playthrough.

Meanwhile, the rhythm fight in ATONE: Heart of the Elder Tree is “inspirted by the mechanics of titles like Guitar Hero and Dance Dance Revolution.” Wildboy Studios and Untold Tales have talked about that fight is fully skippable if gamers cannot jive with its rhythm-heavy nature.

Watch the announcement trailer down beneath, together with extra data and screenshots.

Untold Tales have partnered with New Zealand primarily based indie studio Wildboy Studios to deliver ATONE: Heart of the Elder Tree to PC and Nintendo Switch.

Inspired by Norse mythology, this hand-drawn, story pushed, rhythm fight RPG blends narrative, exploration, and music all into one particular journey. Meet and converse with a slew of various characters, discover a haunting tackle Midgard and make decisions that affect your story and ending. 

A PC demo has simply been made obtainable and also will be participating within the Steam Next Fest.

Game Features

• The Story of a Norse Heroine – The gods have deserted this realm and left the mortals behind to take care of the fallout. With Odin’s chosen guardians gone, the sacred Elder Tree, which they swore to guard, is uncovered to abuse and manipulation. Now, the one remnants of hope reside in Estra, the daughter of mankind’s final nice chief.
• Puzzles with Consequences – Along the journey, Estra might want to clear up incrementally difficult puzzles. But brute drive will get you nowhere. Not each puzzle permits for a number of errors and failure is definitely an possibility, inflicting the solutions you search could also be misplaced for those who make the flawed resolution.
• Combat with a Beat – Violence isn’t all the time vital, however, when push involves shove, ATONE’s fight is a fragile dance of sword and axe. Combat is grounded within the rhythm sport style and impressed by the mechanics of titles like Guitar Hero and Dance Dance Revolution. Music is a vital part, with every combat receiving its very personal tune. For these born with the pure rhythm expertise of a forest troll, fight is fully skippable.
• Music on the Heart – Composed by Australian artist Luminist, the soundtrack on the coronary heart of ATONE is a synth-heavy rating combined with digitally corrupted sounds of period-specific devices.

ATONE: Heart of the Elder Tree is coming to PC and Switch in early 2023.