ESDigital Games and Ludus Future are preparing to launch their hack’n’slash game, Demon Skin, on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch on May 5th. Priced at $9.99 / €9.99, the game is also slated for release on the Epic Games Store. To celebrate the console launch, a 20% discount will be available during the first week on all platforms, with the PlayStation discount limited to PlayStation Plus members.
Demon Skin will include the previously released Steam DLC, “Crossroad of the World,” free of charge for console players. This prequel chapter delves into the main character’s past before transforming into a demon. The console version features controller-focused controls and bug fixes, providing an enhanced experience for players.
Set in a dark fantasy world, Demon Skin follows the story of a member of the Order of Wanderers, a group with superhuman divine powers, as they try to resist the darkness threatening their world. The protagonist becomes a demon after interfering with a sinister ritual aimed at restoring a powerful ancient artifact. To regain their former appearance, the character must find the stolen artifact and battle hordes of demons along the way.
Demon Skin combines elements of RPG, platforming, and fighting games, offering a unique combat system that encourages players to develop their own tactics by skillfully combining stances and various weapon types. The game boasts several key features, including:
- A sophisticated combat system that allows players to improve their skills, master stances for quick parrying, and deliver powerful finishing moves.
- Over 30 types of edged and blunt weapons, each effective against specific enemy types, and even the option to use one’s own hands to defeat enemies.
- The ability to collect crystal shards to enhance armor and become a more powerful demon.
- A skill tree that enables players to unlock new perks for their character and find rare, ancient artifacts that grant access to impressive super skills after reaching a certain level.
With its engaging gameplay and unique features, Demon Skin promises to provide an exciting experience for fans of hack’n’slash games on multiple platforms.
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows
