Niplheim's Hunter - Branded Azel

Niplheim's Hunter - Branded Azel follows Azel, an up-and-coming huntress marked by a beast with a Demon Brand. The brand amplifies her physical abilities and lets her use mystical powers, but using it increases the risk that she will lose control. Misfortune also continues to follow her.

Azel and her blacksmith friend travel to Niplheim to seek a way to free her from the curse. Known to adventurers as the Harbor of Disasters, Niplheim is one of humanity's most remote frontiers and the front line of the battle between humans and monsters. Azel plans to join the local guild and find information about nearby demons, but the townsfolk are reluctant to share anything with a newcomer, so she must rise through the Hunter's Guild ranks.

Hunt demon beasts

You take on quests and set out on excursions to hunt monsters. In the wild, you choose which enemies to engage and try to bag the rarest game. Combine traditional weapons with the Demon Brand's powers to bring down enemies quickly and gather materials, while managing the risk of the brand taking over Azel.

Craft new gear

At your base, use materials scavenged from monsters to craft outfits for Azel. These outfits increase her attributes and unlock abilities, with options that let you shape her into a fleet-footed ninja or a hard-hitting cowgirl. Crafted gear can also unlock interactions with the townsfolk.

Meet the guild

In town, you can talk with guild members and merchants to hear about additional missions. They may also have secrets to share. Azel's short temper and her guildmates' offbeat personalities shape their banter.

Hand-drawn pixel art

The game's sprites are hand-drawn by Sugar Star, a collaborator on its development.