Press release:
The US-based indie games developer Chashu Entertainment are today very proud and excited to announce that their open-word adventure/ARPG “Sands of Aura” is coming to PC via Steam Early Access in 2021.
Featuring stunning Unreal 4 graphics – including eye-opening level design, creature modeling and particle effects – Sands of Aura delivers the brutal difficulty of Souls-like games, along with rewarding dungeon crawling, addictive loot progression, and hardcore real-time combat.
In Sands of Aura, a powerful spell has covered Talamhel in a sea of sand. From the depths of the dying world to the tallest spires of crumbled civilizations, those who have endured now live in the waning memories of a once lush, bountiful realm.
Armed with hope for the future and little else, navigate the sands surrounding the ruins, loot challenging dungeons, and head off evil by acquiring powerful weapons and items. You won’t be alone on your journey: Others will help you along your path, if you’ve proven yourself in their eyes.
Brave the sea of shifting sands to reach new islands. Explore the ruins of great empires and discover the entrenched monstrosities that lay within. Yes, Talamhel is filled with endless hordes of the depraved: The graceful Ferrum, wielding their curved blades with deadly elegance; the insectoid Hashara, overpowering their enemies in great, hive-sized numbers; and so much more. To face them, you’ll first need to select the combat style that best suits your skills. Make use of hundreds of unique weapon combinations to cleave, maul or spear your way through difficult encounters. Each weapon’s handle, pommel, and head have different stats, effects, and visuals – to spice things up, make sure to add the Spell Blade to the mix!
DEVELOPER QUOTE
“Sands of Aura is a dream project for us. We’re holding nothing back: Every second of every minute is being poured into development as if the game were a living thing. Of course, it helps that basically everyone in the studio is immensely talented and a serious fan of both Diablo and the Dark Souls franchise!”
– Eric Zheng (co-founder of Chashu Entertainment)
KEY FEATURES
Sail the sands in search of adventure and glory
Dive head first into battle – or don’t! The choice is yours.
Engage in real-time combat not for the faint of heart.
Face ever more horrifying monsters ready to strike at a moment’s notice.
Enjoy an incredible music score by Eduardo Lopez.
Choose from hundreds of unique weapon combinations to cleave, maul or spear your way to victory.
Customize your weapons to gain an advantage in every skirmish.
Vanquish the corrupted races of Talamhel whenever they stand in your way!
AVAILABILITY
Sands of Aura is expected to hit Steam Early Access in 2021. The game will also be featured in the Steam Game Festival (February 2021).
Wishlist on Steam:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1119840/Sands_of_Aura
ABOUT THE DEVELOPER
Chashu Entertainment was founded in 2015 by Eric Zheng, John Sadler, Michael Shistik, Cassidy Phan, Lee Bunting, and Dylan Erickson. Launched in Culver City, California and currently headquartered in Dallas, Texas, the studio’s founders and team members share a single dream: to forge their own unique path as they deliver top-notch games. To learn more about Sands of Aura and Chashu Entertainment, please visit https://www.sandsofaura.com and http://www.chashuentertainment.com.
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Jonas “O.J” Ek
The Gaming Ground
Twitter: @TheGamingGround
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Tags: Adventure games, Chashu Entertainment, Indie games, Open-word, PC games, RPG, Sands of Aura, Steam