Animus: Revenant

Animus: Revenant is a single-player action RPG set in Cadmeia, where you are the keeper of an unremembered refuge and the last defense against the kingdom’s annihilation. A blood debt from long ago is coming due: Kerr, Breaker of Worlds, has been summoned from humanity’s desperation to collect it. You seek the blood memories of the past before those who would bring unending suffering and harm can wield them.

The story and lore unfold through dialogue and items, with main and side quests, boss battles and mysteries including the identity of the lady in the forest and the herald’s fate. The game uses a 3D isometric viewpoint and follows a linear path that requires backtracking.

Tactical combat

Combat combines tactical decisions with hack-and-slash action. You can parry and counterattack, and choose a weapon type and moveset that suits you. Enemies have different elemental and status-effect vulnerabilities; your stat choices and item attributes affect how effectively you fight. Chime pieces may provide hints about a boss’s vulnerabilities.

Gear and progression

You manage your character’s stats and equipment, craft weapons, armor and accessories, and collect items with different skills, effects and attributes. Gathering materials from enemies is necessary, so remembering their drops can help you find what you need. In difficult situations, you can take what you need and warp out.

Areas

The game takes you through these locations:

• Unremembered Refuge (Camp)
• Forgotten Forest
• Myrgo Garrison
• Citadel of Cadmus
• Buried Dungeon
• Sunken Parish
• Dale of Strom
• Lost Corridor
• Abandoned Bridge
• Shadow of the Votive Son
• Grave of Strom