Mariachi Legends

Mariachi Legends is a combat-focused Metroidvania set in Santa Mascota, a small town in Mexico with lively streets, colorful residents and a recent run of dangerous bad luck. You play as Pablo Cruz, a detective who makes a deal with Death: she gives him the power to transform into La Sombra, and he vows to bring Madre Catrina the immortal man who defied her. As deaths trouble his hometown, Pablo investigates the mystery and fights the criminals encroaching on the town.

Combat and abilities

You test your reflexes, develop your fighting style, and loot and level up as you progress. Combat includes parries and finishers, with weapons and sub-weapons such as guns, swords, whips and magical casts to equip. You gain new abilities as the story unfolds.

Investigate Santa Mascota

Use your detective skills to find abandoned corpses, interrogate suspects and solve the mystery behind several deaths. The townsfolk open shops, share drinks and offer challenging side quests. At the beginning of the game, Madre Catrina tells your fortune, determining your circumstances and abilities.

Explore the changing map

The game features a giant dual map, with familiar routes becoming new challenges. Its Day, Night and Full Moon system changes locations and can reshape entire areas. Find Sun and Moon gates and interact with them at the right time to open hidden areas and find collectables. At night, nocturnal creatures hunt you in these areas and return to places you have already conquered.

Tarot and cooking

You can find Tarot cards during your journey and explore the different powers they provide; collecting them all makes you stronger. You can also gather ingredients from Mexican cuisine, discover recipes and cook traditional dishes to honor your ancestors. Each dish provides strength and power for your mission, and you can use cooking to persuade NPCs.