Press release:
Haarlem, Netherlands, May 31, 2023.
The Netherlands-based indie games publisher Iceberg Interactive and the Finland-based indie games developer Muro Studios, are today super proud and happy to announce that their 2D action Metroidvania “DOOMBLADE”, is now available for PC via Steam, GOG, and EGS for $14.99 / €14.79 / £12.79.
In DOOMBLADE, the player assumes the role of Gloom Girl, the last surviving member of the Gloomfolk, as she wields the sentient weapon, DOOMBLADE. The innovative fly-attack movement system allows her to soar through the air and engage in exhilarating battles, testing the reflexes and precision skills of players.
In their struggle against the oppressive Dread Lords, Gloom Girl finds a powerful ally in DOOMBLADE. Together, they unleash the blade’s powers and display the wrath of their deadly symbiosis.
Take a peek at it first-hand in our new blood-pumping trailer:
Crafted by the dedicated two-person team at Muro Studios over five years, DOOMBLADE offers a vast world comprising seven interconnected and distinct biomes. Players explore hidden secrets, discover power-ups, and immerse themselves in the atmospheric gameplay mechanics and enigmatic story.
Prepare for an extraordinary experience as DOOMBLADE captivates and delights players of all kinds.
KEY FEATURES:
Unique movement with mouse and keyboard or gamepad
Fast-paced
Level design crafted for the new movement mechanic
Immersive story and lore
Exploration
68 different monsters (w/o bosses)
103 collectible Items
4 Endings
About Muro Studios:
Based in Helsinki, Finland, Muro Studios is the team behind the award-winning Shadow Bug games. Their roots are in Aalto University, where they met and started working on Shadow Bug. Now they’re working on DOOMBLADE – an action-packed Metroidvania set to arrive on May 31.
About Iceberg Interactive:
Iceberg Interactive is an independent video game publisher founded in 2009 by an international group of games industry veterans. Located in Haarlem, The Netherlands, and staffed with avid gamers, Iceberg works closely with an assembly of game developers around the world, both midsize and indie. Known for many hit franchises including Killing Floor 2, Maneater and Circle Empires; the company has enjoyed recent success with PC titles such as Strange Horticulture, Blazing Sails, Chivalry 2, Land of the Vikings, Mahokenshi and King of Retail. Iceberg Interactive has many exciting games coming up, including Hellbreach: Vegas (PC), AirportSim (PC), and DOOMBLADE (PC). To learn more, please visit www.iceberg-games.com.
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Jonas “O.J” Ek
The Gaming Ground
Twitter: @TheGamingGround
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Tags: 2D, Action, DOOMBLADE, EGS, GOG, Iceberg Interactive, Indie games, Metroidvania, Muro Studios, PC games, Steam