IMMORTAL: And The Death That Follows Begins Kickstarter Campaign

Former Aeon Must Die! Developers Launch Kickstarter for IMMORTAL: And The Death That Follows

Mishura Games, an independent studio based in Estonia, has officially kicked off its Kickstarter campaign for their upcoming action roguelike, IMMORTAL: And The Death That Follows. The team aims to raise €25,000 to bring their debut title to life. As of this writing, eager players have already contributed over €8,000, with 29 days still remaining in the campaign.

Mishura Games was founded in 2020 by key creators behind Aeon Must Die! from Limestone Games. These developers famously lost the rights to their previous project during a dispute with studio management, leading them to depart before its completion. Limestone later released a stripped-down version of Aeon Must Die!, which subsequently underperformed in sales.

Dive Into the Demo and Gameplay Details

To coincide with the crowdfunding launch, Mishura Games has released a playable demo for IMMORTAL: And The Death That Follows on itch.io, allowing prospective backers to get a firsthand look at the game. This demo, version 0.0.21.17 (dated 2024) and weighing in at 13 GB, will receive updates throughout the campaign.

Mishura Games describes IMMORTAL as a “kung-fu noir prison drama inspired by Buddhist myths.” Players will forge their own unique combat style as they attempt to escape confinement, battling through hordes of enemies and deadly bosses, including the main antagonist: The Death That Follows.

The protagonist is an Immortal, meaning players won't be focused on a traditional health bar. Instead, the core gameplay revolves around balancing two distinct combat styles: the Creator and the Destroyer. If this balance is broken, the character becomes vulnerable to any damage, leading to instant death, but also gains the ability to defeat enemies with a single strike. Both styles come with their own unique sets of abilities. As players progress, they will also build relationships with other prisoners, with decisions potentially turning allies into enemies and vice versa. The game also features a cooperative mode, where one player controls the Creator form and the other takes on the Destroyer.

What to Expect: Content and Features

The developers have outlined a wealth of content for IMMORTAL: And The Death That Follows, promising:

• 25 diverse prison blocks to explore.
• 16 Asura gang leaders, each with unique personalities, who can become valuable allies or formidable foes.
• An arsenal from the Wisdom King Fudo, featuring over 60 skills and abilities useful in both combat and platforming.
• More than 40 Blessings to customize the protagonist's fighting style.

System Requirements

For those looking to jump into the action, here are the system requirements:

Minimum:

• Operating System: 64-bit Windows 10
• Processor: Intel Core i7-7700K or AMD Ryzen 7 2700
• Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 or AMD Radeon RX 580
• RAM: 16 GB
• DirectX: Version 12
• Storage: 15 GB available space

Recommended:

• Operating System: 64-bit Windows 10
• Processor: Intel Core i7-8700K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600
• Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT
• RAM: 16 GB
• DirectX: Version 12
• Storage: 15 GB available space

While IMMORTAL: And The Death That Follows does not yet have a release date, it is already available to wishlist on Steam. This Kickstarter campaign marks a significant step for Mishura Games, offering players a chance to support the vision of experienced developers and get in on the ground floor of what promises to be an engaging and unique action roguelike experience.