Aztaka is a side-scrolling adventure/RPG game that
blends classic gameplay with modern technology and high-end
graphics.
Aztaka can be found at the CitŽrŽmis website
http://aztaka.citeremis.com as well as on Impulse at
http://www.impulsedriven.com
Set in a world of Aztec myth, Aztaka casts the player
in the role of Huitzilo, heir to the Sun God. Huitzilo
seeks to fulfill his destiny by reuniting the seven
Ancestral Phonograms, thereby opening the Path of the
Gods and leading his people out of an era of darkness
and bloodshed. Accompanied by his faithful companion
Ayopha - trapped in the form of a hummingbird by a magical
curse - Huitzilo overcomes the obstacles in his path
through a combination of fighting prowess and spiritual
magic.
"Everyone at CitŽrŽmis is a gamer of
the old school," says CitŽrŽmis President
and Lead Developer Jonathan Mercier, "and our goal
is simply to make the sort of games we love to play
ourselves." "With Aztaka, we've tried to take
what was great about some our favorite classic titles,
and bring it into the 21st century by taking full advantage
of the available technology. It's a game that should
appeal to everyone who feels nostalgic for the 8- and
16-bit era, but the graphics and gameplay will also
impress the younger crowd."
Aztaka uses an innovative hybrid control scheme. The
player moves Huitzilo around the screen with the keyboard,
while casting spells and manipulating spiritual energy
with the mouse. Spiritual energy, represented on-screen
by globules of light, is central to the game's mechanics
- by dragging and dropping it with the mouse, the player
can solve puzzles, create routes to access new areas,
heal injured characters, and more.
Already receiving high praise for its exceptional graphics,
compelling storyline and immersive gameplay, Aztaka
will reach a wider audience now that it has been picked
up by Impulse. "Our biggest challenge at the moment
is just getting the word out," says Mercier. "We've
got a great product, but the computer game market is
very competitive, so we need to reach as many eyes as
possible. We're delighted that Stardock has decided
to put Aztaka on Impulse, as that's a huge potential
user-base."
CitŽrŽmis is a creative video game studio
located in Sherbrooke, Canada, with the objective of
creating innovative games with an emphasis on simplicity
and fun. The team consists of a mix of fresh talent
and industry veterans, all passionate about computer
gaming. Since its inception in 2005, the company has
worked on on multiple projects, Aztaka being the most
recent
and most ambitious.
The Game
Inspired by Aztec legend, Aztaka will casts you into
the middle of a war between the Gods and Mankind. Who
will prevail? As Huitzilo, heir of the Sun God, skilled
in both the arts of combat and magic, only you can save
your people from the wrath of the Aztec Gods.
Aztaka features graphics of a quality never before
seen in a game of this type. Grand, richly-detailed
backdrops and fluid character animations will plunge
you into the legend of Huitzilo and his quest to collect
the seven Phonograms.
With 21 levels, Aztaka provides a veritable new universe
for Action/RPG fans to explore.
Features
-Manipulate spiritual energy
to solve mysteries and vanquish foes
-Enhance and customize your character
by training skills and abilities, and acquiring ancient
artifacts.
-Embark on optional side-quests
to acquire valuable items and gold.
-Visit shops to buy and sell
potions, rings, piercings and skills to aid in your
travels.
-Challenging yet simple spell
casting system
-Twenty-one unique and detailed
levels
Trailer can be found here:
http://aztaka.citeremis.com/?p=180
Visit www.aztaka.com
to begin exploring this unique world.
