Action-platformer Rune Fencer Illyia coming to Switch
Posted on January 3, 2021 by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop
Nootbox Games is currently developing Rune Fencer Illyia, “an intense, atmospheric action-platformer with a heavy focus on exploration and combat.” The project is targeting a 2021 launch on Switch.
Here’s an overview of Rune Fencer Illyia, along with a trailer:
Rune Fencer Illyia is an intense, atmospheric action-platformer with a heavy focus on exploration and combat. Traverse an enormous, mysterious and dangerous world, meet strange allies and enemies, and outfight your numerous foes with fast-paced swordplay and powerful runic magic.
Story
A young Runist named Illyia of Moonstone wakes up in the debris of the airship she had been traveling on with her twin sister, Lilly. Now, Illyia must explore the strange, ruined world that she’s arrived in, locate her missing sister and find a way home.
However, things are never quite that easy as she unravels the secrets of a fallen kingdom and those who still wander it.
Features
– Tight, Fast Combat: Dodge deadly attacks, strike with your conjured blade, and steal Runes from your enemies to create powerful runic magic.
– Atmospheric Exploration: Wander a beautiful, enormous, interconnected and hand-crafted game world with over fifteen distinct areas, filled with hidden areas and secrets.
– Customize your Build: Collect and equip Trinkets hidden across the kingdom that grant new abilities and stat boosts to create unique strategies and suit your own playstyle.
– Over 140 unique, diabolical enemies lurk in the depths of the Kingdom of Ithos.
– Intense boss battles that challenge your skill and knowledge.
– Populate an entire shrine with peculiar allies and merchants you’ve encountered and rescued in the dangerous ruins!
– Craft over 100 different useful recipes using an array of ingredients.
– Experience a rich storyline in cutscenes and learn more about the mysterious lore in secrets and items.
Rune Fencer Illyia will be offered digitally for Switch upon release. We’ll let you know when a release date has been secured.
