Tokyo-based developer Tasto Alpha is yet another young indie studio testing the waters of the Souls-like genre. It’s just debuted Witch of Oblivion; a title that should be available for Early Access in early 2025. What makes it different from the rest of the genre-likes? How about a female lead character.
Witch Of Oblivion takes place in an age forgotten, when the godlike Ancients wielded nature’s might to dominate the world since time immemorial. Cinder Witch Lyva’s awakening from a years-long slumber should provide kindling for hope to blossom, but she has no recollection of her life’s purpose. Players are to guide Lyva’s search of places high, low, and across an ever-changing forest for memory fragments. Pieces that, with any luck, will unveil her reason for existence in a colorful, dreamlike RPG adventure.
It’s nice to see a leading lady in the genre, especially one with that much… flare.
Below you can find the Witch of Oblivion trailer from the weekend’s showcase, overview details, and some “lit” screenshots.
I know, I know. The cool kids say “fire” now. “Lit” is so 2018.
Witch of Oblivion Overview
Explore a vast, dangerous woodlands that magically alters the locations of its fantastical inhabitants, keeping Lyva on her toes for what’s behind each tree. Befriend docile critters in possession of magical secrets, and battle aggressive fauna like flying snakes, sprouting spiders, and ferocious fowl. Then, interact with sage-like animals and the human-esque Wildfolk, who offer sidequests in exchange for worship and gifts.
Within Lyva lies the ancient Fire Magicks, versatile offensive and defensive magicks that can be used to destroy, create walls of flame, traverse the environment and even conjure a healing bonfire. Her magicks can even be used to improve her close quarters combat with her staves, or mix movement abilities with counterattacks for an advancing parry. Conjure up to four abilities at once, and equip additional passive skill gems and talismans for stat boosts.
Time is of the essence during Lyva’s excursions into the unknown: keep an eye on her energy levels during exploration and battle, lest she suffer a narcoleptic need for sleep that transports her back to the last visited Tree of Respite. Visit the shopkeeper to purchase new spells, use them to strengthen Lyva, increase her resistance to sleep to elongate each run, and awaken to a different landscape as the field rearranges itself with newly positioned enemies and dungeons.
Respect the Forbidden Flame — capable of burning friends and foes alike — or risk uncontrolled destruction of innocent life. Indiscriminate use will leave the forest and its furry inhabitants in ashes, leading to untold consequences and altering the story’s trajectory. Ready to unleash Lyva’s full destructive capabilities? Climb online leaderboards against witches around the world while burning bosses to a crisp in record time.
“Witch of Oblivion mixes the classic soulslike experience with elements of precision and self-control. Instead of only monitoring health and magic reserves, it also requires consideration of collateral damage,” says Tom Ikeda, Director at Tasto Alpha.
“Our crafting system allows for near infinite ways to customize your playstyle, so players can explore the effects of a cautious approach, wanton destruction, and everything in between. ”
Witch Of Oblivion Screenshots
Witch Of Oblivion will be available on PC via Steam, launching in Early Access in spring 2025.
You know what’s actually flames? The absolute heater that the RPGFan team is on as we crank out all the hottest news from last weekend’s scorching summer gaming shows. Torch. There, I think that’s all the fire words I got. [Editor’s Note: Looks like Kyle flamed out.]
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