Dive headfirst into a dazzling dreamscape as today, Pahdo Labs, an indie team that includes former Capcom, WayForward, and Riot Games developers, launches its critically-acclaimed co-op roguelite: Starlight Re:Volver to Early Access! Starlight Re:Volver is available now on PC Steam for the limited discounted price of $19.99. The Early Access launch follows its breakout performance during Steam Next Fest as a “Top 10 Most Played” demo during the festival.
Check out the Starlight: Re:Volver Launch Trailer:
Starlight Re:Volver is a 1-4 player co-op action roguelite set in a nostalgic, anime-inspired universe. Connect with other Divers in the city and explore dreamlike biomes, teaming up for thrilling adventures, minigames, fishing, and crafting.
Starlight Re:Volver is set between the lush, cutting-edge city of Nishi Island Metropolis (NIM) and So Mi, the otherworldly, dreamlike realms that fuel NIM’s prosperity. Wielding mysterious devices called “Re:Volvers” to hop between NIM and So Mi, players become “Divers,” brave voyagers who crash through the walls of reality in pursuit of untapped riches.
Inspired by the magical works of manga artists Naoko Takeuchi and Rumiko Takahashi, Starlight Re:Volver is a love letter to the anime and games of the ’90s and 00s that the Pahdo Labs team grew up with. Leaning into its inspirations, the title features whimsical, hyper-stylized combat that lights up the world and makes each battle a spectacle. At the same time, each player is able to customize their character’s appearance and abilities, allowing them to create a build suited to their preferred playstyle and their co-op multiplayer team.
Blending the social allure of classic online worlds with the exhilarating action of modern roguelite gameplay, Starlight Re:Volver invites players to gather their friends and embark on an unforgettable journey in a world where the boundaries between reality and dreams blur!
Key Features of Starlight Re:Volver:
- Large-Scale Multiplayer: Bring friends to explore NIM’s lively cityscape. In online servers supporting dozens of concurrent players, play a variety of minigames inspired by Asian cultures, customize your character’s abilities and appearance, and celebrate with firecrackers and fanfare.
- Playfully Explosive Combat: Engage in unique four-player co-op. Smash Twilight Crystals to dynamically alter terrain, garnering advantages in combat and uncovering hidden treasures. Trigger spectacular Magic Combos to break enemy defenses for satisfying team plays. Master these unique systems to gain the upper hand in combat and exploration.
- Wide Character Progression: Discover hundreds of new ability combinations that each offer a unique gameplay path. There is no last or final mission, each dive is a rematch where you can strategically shape your combat style, whether it’s high risk or defense, elemental (Nova, Gaia, Luna, and Zena) or physical attack for any Diver.
- Vibrant, Anime-Inspired World: Immerse yourself in rule-bent dream worlds filled with wonder and nostalgia. From floating islands to interstellar starbases, each area of So Mi offers a distinct visual and gameplay experience.
- Signature Soundtrack: Get lost in Starlight Re:Volver’s nostalgic disco J-pop citypop OST featuring an unbeatable ring of music talent including Sarah Bonito (from Kero Kero Bonito), Miyolophone, LilyPichu, and more!
A press kit for Starlight Re:Volver is available here.
More info about Starlight Re:Volver is available on Facebook, Twitter, Twitch, Instagram, and Pahdo Labs’ official website.
About Pahdo Labs
Pahdo Labs is a gaming startup dedicated to creating a social world built around a new anime-inspired IP. A small and talented team primarily based in New York and Vancouver, Pahdo Labs’ mission is to cultivate a memorable anime world that offers players a sense of belonging, a path to mastery, and the ability to transform their imagination into a tangible impact on a shared world.