Tokyo Game Show 2023: Altheia: The Wrath of Aferi and My Lovely Empress Announced by Indie Game Publisher Neon Doctrine
Neon Doctrine — a leading Southeast Asian game publisher of popular indie titles such as Yuppie Psycho, The Legend of Tianding, Lamentum, and the acclaimed SIMULACRA series — today made two major game reveals at Tokyo Game Show 2023 during the Xbox Digital Broadcast: independent developer MarsLit Games’ Ghibli-inspired fantasy adventure Altheia: The Wrath of Aferi and My Lovely Empress, the latest entry in GameChanger Studio’s fan-favorite gothic comedy horror sim series!
Altheia: The Wrath of Aferi
Dive into a fantastical world of magic and monsters in Altheia: The Wrath of Aferi, an adventure game inspired by The Legend of Zelda series and Studio Ghibli’s filmography.
Altheia: The Wrath of Aferi sets you off on an adventure in the dangerous world of Atarassia as Lili, a young girl devastated by her mother’s death at the hands of the mysterious, corrupting Void. As she reluctantly embraces her Guardian powers, her new-found destiny sees her form an alliance with the courageous Monk-in-training, Sadi.
Together, the two will venture into the uncharted land of Atarassia, where they’ll need to combine their wits, wills, arms, and magic to complete complex mechanical puzzles, explore winding dungeons, and battle giant monsters. In their bid to finally avenge their families, they must assume the heroic roles of Guardian and Monk and defeat the malevolent god, the Void.
Watch the Altheia: The Wrath of Aferi announcement trailer:
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Key Features of Altheia: The Wrath of Aferi:
- The Power of Friendship!: Lili and Sadi will restore the ancient partnership between Guardians and Monks, finding that their journey through Atarassia is better together than alone
- Dungeon Diving: Explore Zelda-inspired dungeons made up of beautiful temples and shrines in an effort to befriend the spirits that live within them
- Mix Magic and Martial Arts: Combine the Guardian’s martial arts with the Monk’s magical abilities to take on enemies that can’t be defeated alone
Altheia: The Wrath of Aferi is set for release on Windows PC via Steam, Xbox One and Series X|S, PlayStation 4|5, and Nintendo Switch.
My Lovely Empress
Neon Doctrine and GameChanger Studios are back with My Lovely Empress, the satisfying and immersive conclusion to the beloved “My Lovely…” trilogy of games (My Lovely Wife and My Lovely Daughter), which is best described as a dating sim meets demonic creature collector meets empire management series.
Balance the affairs of an entire nation with affairs of the heart in My Lovely Empress. Take on the role of Emperor Hong, ruler of the Crimson Empire, and summon the powerful yet forbidden Yaoguai entities to aid your imperial duties. You’ll empower your supernatural allies and build your nation to prosperity with the servitude of the Yaoguai — each one with unique abilities to support you in resolving tough imperial challenges, enforcing your will on society, and improving the welfare of your citizens.
However, as you take your nation to greatness by managing the needs of your people and with savvy diplomatic dealings with other rulers, you’re given a choice: will you be satisfied with what you’ve built and the new relationship(s) you’ve forged, or will you abuse the Yaoguai’s power to resurrect your beloved empress?
Set to a majestic soundtrack and including a mesmerizing Asian ink-brush art style that combines 2D and 3D visuals, My Lovely Empress takes the series to a whole new level, casting you into a conquest of love, sacrifice, and the pursuit of power.
Watch the My Lovely Empress announcement trailer:
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Key Features of My Lovely Empress:
- Your Kingdom, Your Choices, Your Story: In this unique mix of resource management, mythology, and empire simulation gameplay, you’ll make decisions that directly impact the story
- Majestic and Mythological: Inspired by East and Southeast Asian mythology, including a mesmerizing ink-brush art style, soundtrack, and gameplay mechanics
- My Little Yaoguai: Develop relationships with your Yaoguai in true creature-collecting fashion, empowering them to become powerful allies or sacrificial lambs to complete a resurrection spell
- Put Your Diplomatic Hat On: Work with other rulers to see your nations prosper, or take an entirely different path as you grow alongside them
My Lovely Empress will release on Windows PC via Steam, Xbox One and Series X|S, and PlayStation 4|5 in 2024. You can wishlist the game today and are invited to check out My Lovely Wife and My Lovely Daughter.
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About Neon Doctrine
Neon Doctrine, formerly Another Indie, is a worldwide publisher working to bring diverse experiences from around the world to a vibrant community of players by partnering with new and existing creatives to provide dynamic solutions to development, publishing, and marketing.
They’ve spearheaded the charge of bringing numerous hit titles to platforms all across the globe, and showcasing developers that are unified in ensuring that all gamers are represented equally and fairly. To learn more about Neon Doctrine, visit the website: https://www.neondoctrine.com.
About GameChanger Studio
GameChanger Studio was founded by two academicians, Riris Marpaung (CEO), a former librarian with no gaming background, and Dodick Sudirman (Game Designer), a former lecturer with a dream to be a game developer. They both have developed more than 30 games since 2013 (PC and Mobile). The studio decided to focus on developing a PC game after the viral success of “NSFW” which was covered by YouTubers with more than 7.5 million combined views. The accomplishment continues with the My Lovely Series (My Lovely Daughter and My Lovely Wife) achieving financial success. Currently, the studio is working on the third game of the My Lovely Series.
About MarsLit Games
MarsLit Games is an independent studio based in Tuscany, Italy, run by the Somali-Italian brother duo Andrea and Karim Marsili.
With a strong understanding of what makes a great narrative, the studio is working on innovative and stimulating ways to tell its tales and is excited to make their mark on the games industry.
