Roguelite Platformer Aura of Worlds Headed to Nintendo Switch in Q2 2024

Cognitive Forge :

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MELBOURNE, Australia – March 7, 2024 – After 6 years of updates on Steam Early Access, the chaotic creative tactics roguelite Aura of Worlds is getting a Switch port and receiving a full 1.0 release later this year. Aura of Worlds demands sharp wit and precise reflexes in a game where improvisation and knowledge surpass stats. Should you just loot the cursed treasure chest (like it goads you to) or wield it as a weapon? Blink, bounce, grapple or fly across lava pits or just blow them up in a glorious spray of embers? In Aura of Worlds, crazy often works to your advantage!

Created by Cognitive Forge – a small team based in Victoria, Australia – and featuring pixel-perfect visuals and an earworm-worthy chiptune soundtrack, Aura of Worlds will have you make your way through ever-changing death labyrinths – turning adversity into advantage. Escape flooding passages, outrun toxic pollen, and face off against gargantuan bosses. Do you go on defense with a spear and energy shield ... or swing into the fray with a boomerang, grappling hook, and a grin?

“At the start of development – all the way back to 2013! – Aura of Worlds was inspired by games like Terraria, Dishonored, Spelunky, and various roguelites where simple interactions often lead to complex outcomes,” says Anthony Liew, programmer and development lead at Cognitive Forge. “After receiving some incredible player feedback on Steam, we’re now getting ready for the full 1.0 release – along with a much-requested Nintendo Switch port, and we’re just getting started!”

Key Features

l  Challenging Traps, Many Solutions: Throw an enemy into a laser field, blink through it – or blow up the conduit; put your creativity to the test!

l  Endless Levels: With 100+ unique enemies and traps and over 12 randomized level themes, you can navigate mine-filled tidal corridors, rising lava, carnivorous plants, and more.

l  One Object, Endless Possibilities: With multi-use objects, a humble lantern can be grabbed, carried for light, shot or thrown as a Molotov cocktail.

l  Wide Array of Skills: Grab, throw, hack, light, parkour, terraform, and warp time itself!

l  Gorgeous Pixel Art: Feast your eyes on stunning hand-crafted visuals from the talented Rex Smeal, Han Cheon, Danika Clark, Lauren Temos (T-Dog-eXtreme), Jessica T., and August Cartland.

l  Immersive Sound: Experience a memorable score and sound effects from the prolific Mat Dwyer and Amanda J. Lim.

Pricing & Availability

Aura of Worlds is available on Steam Early Access for only $14.99. The game will launch on Nintendo Switch and receive a full 1.0 release on Steam in Q2 2024.

Steam (Windows/Mac/Linux):

https://store.steampowered.com/app/841600/Aura_of_Worlds

Nintendo eShop:

[coming soon]

Assets

Announcement Trailer

YouTube

https://youtu.be/MlkmVLiQ_C8

Screenshots & Logos

IMGUR

https://imgur.com/a/mgcszZu

Social Media

X [Twitter]
- https://twitter.com/cognitiveforge
- https://twitter.com/auraofworlds
 

Facebook
- https://www.facebook.com/AuraOfWorlds
 

YouTube
- https://www.youtube.com/user/CognitiveForge
- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIcNrViu89fosWEzzeD831Q

About Cognitive Forge

Founded in 2011 and based in Victoria, Australia, Cognitive Forge is a small, independent studio that seeks to provide players with unique experiences driven by complex mechanics and obsessive polish. To learn more about Aura of Worlds, please visit https://www.auraofworlds.com.

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Media Contact

Luis Levy

Co-Conspirator

Novy Unlimited for Cognitive Forge

[email protected]