The demo features the game's entire second stage and a selection of weapons to sample, including the Hellwraith, a minigun that shoots tormented souls, and Therion's Fist, a giant hammer infused with blood electricity. A single playthrough of the demo will take most players between 15 and 30 minutes.
The demo can be downloaded from the game's Steam page:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1647920/Valfaris_Mecha_Therion
Developed by Steel Mantis, Valfaris: Mecha Therion is an action-packed side-scrolling shoot 'em up with a satisfying old-school feel and distinct low-poly art style. It's also the sequel to the studio's highly rated action-platformer, Valfaris, which is ranked by Metacritic as the #16 Best PC Game of 2019.
Valfaris: Mecha Therion is scheduled to launch later this year for PC and consoles (Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S).
Valfaris: Mecha Therion | Reveal Trailer | PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
Trailer: https://youtu.be/cKxyAJM7g-0
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1647920
Press contact: matt@bigsugargames.com
About the game
Therion returns as the hunt for Lord Vroll continues. Pilot an advanced machine of death and destruction in this explosive 2.5D side-scrolling shoot ‘em up, and sequel to the critically acclaimed Valfaris. Strap in and unleash mecha hell!
After escaping Valfaris, Therion’s hunt for the evil Lord Vroll has taken him across the galaxy. As the final, inevitable showdown looms, Therion harnesses the awesome combat ability of his secret weapon – Mecha Therion!
A formidable suit of weaponised metal, Mecha Therion can be equipped with an array of devastating firepower, including enemy eviscerating favourites such as Bringer of Mayhem, Skysplitter, and Therion’s trademark Hellwraith.
Key features
- Fight through multiple levels of hostile alien territory
- Master a range of Destroyer, Melee, and Auxiliary class weapons
- Configure your Mecha loadout with your favourite weapon combos
- Earn Blood Metal to upgrade weapons and add-ons
About Big Sugar
Big Sugar is a new publisher that does what it wants. And what it wants is to work with talented independent developers and to publish the unique, fun, compelling, entertaining, memorable, and all-round high-quality games that they create. https://bigsugargames.com/
About Steel Mantis
Steel Mantis is a small independent game developer based in Texas comprised of artist Andrew Gilmour and designer Thomas Jenns. The studio’s debut title was the 2016 gothic horror-inspired metal platformer Slain: Back From Hell, and released the space-themed spiritual successor, Valfaris, in 2019.