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Calling all astrology fans, Nipponi Ichi Software has something special cooking for you.
The stars are your ticket to becoming a gaming legend.
Without much further ado, here’sBar Stella Abyss:Everything we know.
What is Bar Stella Abyss?
Bar Stella Abyssis an upcoming RPG with roguelike elements developed by Nippon Ichi Software.
The game kicks things off with a peculiar start.
As the protagonist, your face and arms are hot property.
You must navigate the randomly generated dungeons to make your body whole again.
As an RPG, players will assume the role of the main character.
Besides him, you’ll also meet other characters who can become allies in your exploration.
There’s a strong theme around drunken stupor, with creatures being named after the inebriated escapade.
A fine example is Tipsy, a flying creature with which you’ll soon establish camaraderie.
Tipsy saves you from your aimless wandering and names you Wanderer.
The creature joins in your quest to locate your face and hands.
The master is the character you meet at the bar.
Regulars at the bar highly adorn her, and she knows much about the Drunken World.
She’ll regularly advise the Wanderer, helping you navigate the bizarre world.
The adventure begins when he stumbles upon the Stella Abyss bar after finding a flyer directing him there.
This is where things get interesting.
You’ll meet the bar owner and the mysterious lady known as the Master.
As Samayoi explores this mysterious world, the bar becomes a centerpiece of the story.
Gameplay
Dungeon crawling is at the center of the gameplay.
Players will explore the randomly generated dungeons with scattered facilities to guide their exploration.
The dungeons include shops and an observatory.
The former is where you might buy items, while the latter gives you access to enhance your skills.
Besides navigating different sections of the Drunken World, players will also engage in combat.
Your actions are central in determining your victory.
Moreover, you’ve got the option to strengthen your character skills by obtaining Stellas.
There are about 130 types of Stellas that randomly appear as you explore.
Plus, it’s possible for you to equip up to four Stellas for every skill.
But the fun only lasts for a run.
Once you’re done, the Stellas reset.
The signature cocktails have hidden effects.
it’s possible for you to either increase the experience you obtain or alter how frequently stellar items appear.
If you strike up a good conversation with a patron, you could order more cocktails.
But be careful not to overindulge.
There are about 300 cocktails in total.
you’re free to unlock cocktails with more powerful effects by spending money collected in Drunk World.
Development
The game is a masterful creation by the Japanese studio Nippon Ichi Software.
The studio is also notorious for sneaking characters from previous games into new ones as secret characters.
We’re unsure if this will happen with the upcoming title, but only time will tell.
Trailer
Fortunately, there’s a trailer that pieces together the studio’s vision.
It’s as brilliant as it is beautiful.
Plus, the visual appeal of the characters is like something drawn straight from an anime show.
But hey, don’t just take my word for itcheck out the video above and see!
The game will retail as a digital and physical copy.
The devs have yet to confirm when a Western release will be available.
However, Nintendo hinted that NIS America will deliver it’s news in 2024.
So, we could expect the game to roll out in late 2024 or early 2025.
Evans I. Karanja is a freelance writer who loves to write about anything technology.
When not writing, he can be found playing video games or watching F1.
