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Aurion Legacy of the Kori-Odan Releasing
Paris, France, April 7, in the year of our Lord 2016:
Plug In Digital Label and Kiro’o Games, the first game studio in
Central Africa, will launch Aurion: Legacy of the Kori-Odan, a
2D African-based Fantasy-Action-RPG for the PC on April 14, 2016
on Steam.
Aurion pays homage to the culture and legacy of Africa with its
hand-drawn and animated African-style graphics and a deep
storyline that unfolds over more than 20 hours of innovative RPG
and action-packed gameplay filled with combat and combos. The
dynamic gameplay is partially inspired by the old school Tales
Of series, and focuses on 2D real-time combat sequences with
narration and environments both drawing deeply from African
culture, myths and lore.
“We are so excited and grateful for all the support from our
fans and are looking forward to delivering on our promise of
Aurion in terms of great and unique gameplay," said Olivier
Madiba, founder of Kiro’o Games Studio. " We are so honored to
be able to represent our rich African culture and heritage in
our game and are so excited to share it with gamers around the
world.”
The story of Aurion begins with a young prince named Enzo on the
eve of his coronation and wedding day. He is thrust into trouble
as he finds himself tied up in a coup and then exiled with his
new wife, Erine. Through thrillingly executed, combo-heavy
action sequences, Erine and Enzo will redefine their bond,
rescue the land from its villains, and restore their legacy.
Luckily, Enzo can call on the Aurion, a powerful collective
energy channelled from past ancestors that can unlock
devastating fighting abilities and combos to help him beat his
foes.
The game which will be $19.99 is is available now for
pre-release for a 15% discount and a bonus free soundtrack.
Developed by a team of passionate gamers based out of Camaroon,
Africa, Aurion was funded through a successful Kickstarter
campaign that was 124% funded, with 1310 backers pledging more
almost 50,000 Euros.