If the only way to bring a world back from the edge of the apocalypse was to destroy its god, would you have the power to do it?
Today, Whitethorn Games — publisher of inclusive, accessible, and approachable games — and Argentina-based indie developer EPHEMERA are thrilled to introduce a brand-new title — the action-packed multiplayer roguelike Kernel Hearts…
I’m incredibly excited about this release because it combines all the things I love. Mahou shoujo anime was my childhood. Spectacle fighters, hack-and-slash games, and roguelikes are just my cup of tea, and this one mashes it all together. It looks absolutely stunning while they’re at it.
Combining challenging hack-’n-slash gameplay, role-playing, and roguelike elements with stunning anime aesthetics, Kernel Hearts has you battle your way up a deadly celestial tower, building your arsenal of skills with each mortal demise to eradicate monstrous angelic enemies and dethrone a god to save the world.
Ascend to the Ultimate Being of Destruction!
As a member of M.A.H.O.U Unit — an elite fighting force of super-powered android magical girls — you and up to three allies are tasked with one thing: destroy a god to save the world from the brink of extinction.
Starting from the base of the mythical Tower of Babel, you’ll fight your way through an array of powerful enemies from all sides, as you climb each level, gaining crucial skills and magical powers to help you surmount its pinnacle — and the new threats each floor brings with it. Defeat is no excuse; only the most resolute soldiers will reach the heavenly heights in order to dethrone their god — are you up for the task?
In every run you hunt for temporary skills that enhance your attacks, spells, and movement, empowering you to unleash devastating strikes and combos. Alone or with up to three friends, you ascend to resist against enemies of biblical proportions!
What I find very interesting is that, after each run, you return to the lab where you can unlock and equip “up to 256KB” worth of “skill chips”. So, there is meta-progression so to speak but there won’t be mindless grinding to increase miniscule stats, something I dread in a lot of games.
Instead, you really customize your unit with these chips to match your playstyle which can be incredibly satisfying for players like me that like to theorize about builds, try out all sorts of interesting ideas and power fantasies, and just mix up the game from time to time with a challenge run or some very silly build.
About EPHEMERA
Based in Argentina, the team of talented new and veteran developers joined together to create video games that leave a lasting impact on players. Since its formation in 2022, the diverse team of creators aims to tell rich and engaging stories through a South American lens.
EPHEMERA is working on its first title as a studio, Kernel Hearts — an action-packed co-op multiplayer roguelike that draws heavily on the team’s specialization in deep-rooted anime aesthetics. To learn more about the studio, visit https://ephemeragames.com.
About Whitethorn Games
We’re an indie game publisher focusing on pleasant, easy-going games, including APICO, Botany Manor, Calico, and Lake. Our games can be played in pieces, require no special skills or knowledge, and are accessible enough for anyone to pick up and play. We’re believers in accessibility, inclusion, and widening the audience that gets to play. We like to consider ourselves the defenders of easy games. While our games might challenge you, they’ll respect your time, they’ll make sure you can play, and most importantly, they’ll never punish you. Learn more at whitethorngames.com.
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