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It seems like the long wait forThe Last Faithis about to end.
Now, though, developer Kumi Souls Games seems more confident in a late 2023 launch.
Fingers crossed, it pulls through.
But what do we know aboutThe Last Faith?
Whats the genre, story, gameplay, and more?
Check out ourThe Last Faith: Everything We Know article to find out.
What is The Last Faith?
The Last Faithis an upcoming exploration-based Metroidvania action side-scrolling platformer that has been described as an unholy combination ofMetroidvaniaandSoulslike.
Its very much aBloodborne-like game that uses similar gameplay, options, and aesthetics.
So, fans who were hoping for aBloodbornesequel can find some solace here.
Story
Imagine youre living at the edge of reality in a ruthless world drowning in superstitious beliefs.
Its a fantasy world different from your own, built on dark, gothic structures and supernatural vortexes.
InThe Last Faith, players assume the role of Eryk.
The only way out is to take on a cursed mission.
It leads him to cross paths with ferocious monstrosities.
Along his travels, Eryk uncovers the deadly secrets of a decadent world.
Hes forced to contend with a society where an ancient religion is the law.
He must fight horrific beasts and find a way to subvert a hidden prophecy.
Will you run or face supernatural conflicts head-on?
Just likeBloodborne,The Last Faithaims to offer a mix of brutal, exciting action for players.
Exploration isnt restricted to a linear path.
However, whichever path you take poses new challenges and deadly traps to overcome.
Players navigate around a gorgeous 2D pixel Gothic landscape.
Environments vary from moonlit castles, snowy mountains, deep, dark forests, and crypts.
Each platform is a beautiful hand-drawn piece of art that draws inspiration from fan-favorite Kickstarter projects.
Science and magic live in unison.
And corruption reeks all across the city of Mythringal.
If youve played Bloodborne, then the gameplay in The Last Faith will be easy to jump into.
For gore lovers, The Last Faith offers several ways to finish off enemies in style.
Development
The Last Faithhas been in development by Kumi Souls Games.
It pays homage to Konamis seminalCastlevaniaseries.
We simply cant wait to get our hands on this one.
Trailer
Firstly, The Last Faith released its first trailer for its Kickstarter debut in May 2020.
Then, a trailer on Steam that showcases some of the gameplay.
It reveals platforming across a similar but darker theme thanBlasphemous.
Theres a mixture of swordplay, gunplay, and Soulslike elemental powers.
you could even shoot six blades at once.
And, of course, hand combat.
The enemies vary greatly, with some having some pretty horrific features.
Each one seems to display unique movesets.
All along, a dark, atmospheric setting spreads across a diverse range of environments.
If it feels exaggerated, feel free to check it out for yourself in the trailer above.
At first, the game was set to release in late 2021.
However, a delay forced the developing team to extend the release date further into 2022.
Delays are pretty common in gaming.
For now, it’s possible for you to add the Standard Edition to your wishlist on Steamhere.
Perhaps more editions will spin up closer to launch day.
In the meantime, feel free to keep track of new updates viaThe Last Faiths Twitter handlehere.
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.
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