South Korean developer, 1HP STUDIO, officially announced their latest title called INARI. This game comes as high-speed kunai action platformer with visual style pixel art which is captivating. This title promises a gaming experience that focuses on precision of movement and sharp reflexes for players on PC.
INARI Fantasy World Story
Narrative game It transports players into a unique eastern fantasy world, where High Realm or Higher Realm oversees the mortal world below. The main conflict begins when the domination of the Lord began to crack and the seven princesses known as Seven Daughters rose up against that power.
Here, players don't play the typical clichéd hero, but rather Izna the Reaper. This character is a god's chosen executor who has a specific mission to hunt down Seven Daughters and take their souls for the sake of maintaining order or order.
Izna's journey will begin at Bronze Citadel, It is a fortress belonging to Princess Ikane. This location is depicted as a symbol of resistance built to defend freedom and defy domination. Lord. The environment inside the fortress is filled with colossal gears and giant machines that keep spinning endlessly.
An army of guards and various deadly traps are at the ready to repel the player's intrusion. The premise brings together two great powers, where divine authority collides with the advancing technology of the mortal world, drawing the two forces into a great war.
High-Speed Action Gameplay Mechanics
The main feature offered in INARI is the Lightning-Fast Kunai Combat. You need to master kunai throwing techniques combined with instant teleportation to control the space and momentum of the battle. These mechanics require players to string together attacks, change positions in a split second, and cut through enemy formations without hesitation.
The developer mentions that the main inspiration for gameplay This comes from popular titles such as Katana ZERO, Nine Sols, Celeste, and Ghostrunner. The difficulty level of this game is classified as hardcore because it applies a concept where characters have to face severe obstacles with only one chance at life.
Players face very slim odds where one small mistake can be fatal. This concept requires you to play with extreme caution while remaining aggressive. Speed is key, and indecision can be the cause of a character's defeat on the battlefield. For Izna, justice is not something to question, as only the mission is a priority.
Boss battle at INARI
The main highlight of the game lies in the one-on-one encounters with the Boss. This fight is designed to be a very intense moment because of the Boss has the ability to react instantly to player teleportation. This aims to keep the tempo of the game high and full of risk, even in decisive battles.
As the pressure mounts, the enemy will counterattack vigorously, creating a tense back-and-forth duel. Victory in these duels is entirely determined by split-second judgment and good timing. In addition to fast-paced action, cinematic sequence direction is used to highlight key moments for each character throughout the story.
The illustrated character portraits will change with the conversation to reflect the deeper and more subtle emotions of the individuals caught in the middle of the war. These quieter moments after fierce battles aim to bring players deeper into the game world.
For those of you interested in trying it out, INARI will be available via Steam. Demo and campaign Kickstarter are scheduled to launch simultaneously on January 13.
