Are you ready to trick death with a friend? The co-op Metroidvania Anima Flux has blasted onto Xbox.
You’ll need to prepare to fight for humanity’s survival in a desolate, mutant-infested space city as Anima Flux, a dark co-op Metroidvania, has launched on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.
Developed by the team at Anima Flux and published by JollyCo, this action-packed title is ready to challenge players, joining its existing release on PC (Steam). PlayStation and Nintendo Switch versions are slated to follow at a later date.
In Anima Flux, the only remaining human city, located on a vast space ark, is under an organised mutant invasion. A theocratic totalitarian regime, desperate for survival, deploys its best troops – two genetically enhanced special agents – to rescue the city and eliminate the threat. The question is, is anyone even still alive to save?
Co-op Metroidvania Mayhem & Anima Transfer
Anima Flux offers an unusual and exciting spin on the Metroidvania genre, built with cooperative play at its core, though a single-player mode is available if your pal isn’t around. We’ve been going solo and working cooperative angles in Revenge of the Savage Planet recently, but in this one, players will:
- Control Two Elite Soldiers: Take command of two distinct genetically enhanced soldiers, each with unique abilities and skills that can be combined for devastating effects. Both characters develop differently as the game progresses.
- Finesse Your Way Through Foes: The game encourages players to act bravely and fearlessly, finessing their way around and through swarms of ferocious mutants and dangerous bosses. You’ll need to build boss-fight strategies together with your co-op partner.
- Trick Death with Anima Transfer: A unique mechanic allows you to transfer your “anima” using the latest implant technology if you fall in battle. Don’t get consumed by the fear of death, because the truth of this world is far grimmer. You can even rescue an ambushed or seriously injured partner during your missions.
- Explore a Grim Dystopia: Venture through the desolate locations of the space ark, uncovering its secrets and a narrative rich with irony and moral quandaries.
A Mind-Blowing Dystopia with Retro Sci-Fi Flair
The story of Anima Flux unfolds within a highly detailed game world, presented through stunning hand-drawn animated cutscenes and elaborated upon in dialogues filled with dark irony. Players will encounter tragic and intriguing supporting characters, immersing them in a human world of the far future where moral and ethical issues trouble the mind more than ever.
As you search for the truth behind the mutant invasion and the fate of the city, prepare for incredible twists and turns.
Visually, the game embraces an artistic lens inspired by 80s-90s retro sci-fi aesthetics, carefully rendering a variety of futuristic 2D visuals mixed with a dark, cosmic atmosphere to create a truly unique and memorable style.
Key Features
- Co-op Metroidvania Action: Team up as two genetically enhanced soldiers or switch to single-player.
- Unique “Anima Transfer” Mechanic: A novel way to “trick death” and support your co-op partner.
- Dynamic Combat & Abilities: Combine unique skills to fight swarms of mutants and challenging bosses.
- Mind-Blowing Dystopian Narrative: Uncover dark secrets in a story told through hand-drawn cutscenes and ironic dialogue.
- Retro Sci-Fi Visual Style: Distinctive 80s-90s inspired 2D art with a dark cosmic atmosphere.
- Deep Exploration: Discover the grim locations and hidden lore of a desolate space ark.
Will You Answer Humanity’s Last Call?
Anima Flux promises a challenging and atmospheric co-op Metroidvania experience, packed with unique mechanics, a compelling dystopian story, and a striking visual style.
If you and a friend are ready to face down mutant hordes and attempt to save humanity’s last bastion, it’s available right now on the Xbox Store for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. A price of £16.74 awaits.
Keep an eye out for it on PlayStation and Nintendo Switch in the future, as well as our full review.
Anima Flux Description
Anima Flux is a co-op metroidvania with two genetically enhanced soldiers, special agents of a theocratic dictatorial regime. Fight your way through swarms of mutants through a desolate, dystopian space city and save humanity’s last stronghold, if, of course, anyone is still alive…
