Wales Interactive are proud to announce their upcoming multi-platform game, Soul Axiom, will hit the Steam store on 29 February 2016 for PC, Mac and Linux! Plus, to celebrate the launch, PC gamers can check out the game at the PC Gamer Weekender this March!
End of Development – The Gregorian calendar marks the synchronization of the astronomical year and on this day, in 2016, will mark the release of Soul Axiom, a game with nearly two years of development from the creators of its predecessor, Master Reboot. PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Wii U release dates are set for Spring 2016 with more details coming soon.
Early Access Success – “With 95% positive reviews on Steam, Soul Axiom and the development team have been met with acclaim for the commitment to Steam Early Access and for working closely with the community during development. We committed to regular updates, changelogs and announcements, proactive responses to community requests and even credited the top contributors in-game. Some gamers have seemingly lost faith in Early Access games and so we hope to shun those negative views with an organised development cycle which we hope to recreate with our future titles.” Ben Tester, Wales Interactive.
The Game In A Nutshell – Sacrifices must be made in this compelling cyber-thriller. Collect unique hand powers to solve puzzles, manipulate the environment and unlock the path to your adventure. Immerse yourself in a compelling story with over 15 hours of gameplay and 40 distinct locations to explore. Choose your destiny and discover multiple endings as you unravel the mysteries of your digital afterlife.
Take your first steps to paradise by uploading your soul to Elysia. As the latest state of the art Digital Soul Provider, Elysia is a sprawling server where your memories and dreams become reality. In Elysia, death has no dominion. In Elysia, life has no boundaries. You will be taken on an intriguing voyage of discovery, through beautiful, haunting locations, facing challenges that will lead you into danger on your mission to unlock your identity, your story, your mystery. But beware: some mysteries are better left unsolved.
Steam Page: http://store.steampowered.com/app/279900/
About This Game
IN A NUTSHELL
From the indie games studio that brought you Master Reboot comes a new first-person sci-fi adventure game that will take you on a journey through the deepest, darkest recesses of your soul. Soul Axiom is a psychological thriller, combining elements of exploration and puzzle solving gameplay with a compelling storyline.
THE GAME
Explore Soul Axiom’s rich environments and immersive story to unravel the mystery of your life, and your digital afterlife. You will be taken on an intriguing voyage of discovery, through beautiful, haunting locations, facing challenges that will lead you into danger on your mission to unlock your identity, your story, your mystery. But beware: some mysteries are better left unsolved.
SYNOPSIS
Take your first steps to paradise by uploading your soul to Elysia, named by critics as “the single most important development in the history of the human race” (Era Magazine, 2027). As the latest state of the art Digital Soul Provider, Elysia is a sprawling server where your memories and dreams become reality. Our patented SoulSync system allows you to choose the memories you want to enjoy for eternity; whether you are a living user or you simply wish to leave a lasting testament of your life that the whole family can relive at their leisure.
In Elysia, death has no dominion. In Elysia, life has no boundaries. Cast off your mortal shackles and discover the secret to immortality in your digital afterlife.
Discover Elysia. Then, now and forever.
THE FIRST 5 MINUTES OF THE GAME
When you begin the game you are free falling through a storm. Lightning sporadically illuminates the sky, showing brief, vivid flashes of memories. Your memories. You struggle to take a breath as you plummet, out of control, into the eye of the storm, towards your certain death. Squinting, eyelashes battling the rain, you catch a glimpse of a large object that you are hurtling towards. You brace yourself for impact, for death, confused and terrified and –
You are on the deck of a ship, rain pummelling the wooden boards around you. You look up to see four shadowy figures on the bridge, gazing into the distance, with an old man at the helm.
FEATURES
• Psychological Adventure with Exploration & Puzzle elements: Interact with cryptic logic puzzles, make psychological decisions and explore memories to unlock the secrets of your identity.
• Harness the abilities of Elysia: Discover new powers that will assist exploration and puzzle solving by phasing, building, destroying or corrupting.
• Unique visual style: There is a beautifully simplistic emphasis on striking shapes, strong colors, and beautiful effects and lighting to elicit a variety of emotions within The Elysia.
• Compelling storyline: A tense, but thought-provoking narrative with multiple outcomes, and leaves you yearning to explore all avenues of the lore.
• Dynamic adaptive environments: Use your abilities to manipulate your surrounding environments. Collect your powers and re-visit memories to unlock previously hidden areas.
• Packed full of content: With 6 chapters consisting of around 40 unique locations, expect between 8-12 hours of thrilling gameplay with the full release.
• Atmospheric soundtrack: Provides the perfect musical backdrop which subtly enhances the game through well-crafted association with the memories you explore.
Reviews
“Soul Axiom is an unsettling and compelling techno/cyber-thriller, with a killer visual style that matches its high-concept premise.”
Destructoid
“It really is beautiful, nailing a Tron-like neon cyberspace feel … It’s atmospherically creepy without relying on dripping meathooks or lunging monsters.”
Rock, Paper, Shotgun
“It’s an enjoyably slick addition to the so-called “walking simulator” genre, and I’m fascinated to see what it adds next, and where its increasingly strange story eventually ends up.”
IGN