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Umbraclaw

Umbraclaw tells the story of Kuon, a house cat who has died in the mortal world, after she awakens in the Soulplane, a realm of the dead. She must challenge the perilous underworld to return home to her owner in this 2D action adventure.

May 30, 2024

Action
Adventure
MultipleEndings
Fantasy
StoryRich
Dark

Steam

Strengths

An original and emotional premise in which the cat Kuon uses nine lives to escape the underworld
An adaptive difficulty and random ability system in which the player gains abilities and grows stronger after each death
Distinctive gameplay in which combat styles and explorable areas differ between cat and humanoid forms

Weaknesses

The early controls and action responsiveness feel somewhat stiff, and some players find attack and dodge hit detection unclear
Similar area and door designs, along with a lack of directional indicators, make navigation difficult
The true ending requirements and replay demands may feel excessively difficult or frustrating

Multiplayer100
Graphics83
Story81
Content80
Gameplay78
Performance67

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Game Schedule

ReleaseMay 30, 2024PCAdd

Game Description

Find hope in death. Umbraclaw tells the story of Kuon, a house cat who has died in the mortal world, after she awakens in the Soulplane, a realm of the dead. She must challenge the perilous underworld to return home to her owner in this 2D action adventure. The player controls the cat Kuon as she searches for a way to open the "Boundary" to the mortal world and return home. The dangerous terrain and frightful fiends of the Soulplane present a near impossible challenge for a mere house cat. Any single hit to the tiny feline means instant death. However, it also means a new chance—Kuon has the power of "Anima Revive" to revive her with a new skill each time to help her overcome the trial before her. Kuon's story can meet a multitude of endings depending on her and the player's actions and choices. Her struggles to break the cycle of life and death may even touch your very soul. 1: Find hope in death with “Anima Revive”! Kuon is a mere mortal cat. Any damage in the Soulplane is enough to kill her instantly. However, the mysterious "Anima Revive" power will bring her back to life with new skills by absorbing the soul of another animal, thus increasing her survival capability. Kuon can become even stronger by transforming into a humanoid form, but... Kuon can only revive up to 9 times. "Cats have nine lives," after all. Will Kuon be able to escape the Soulplane before all nine of her lives are lost? 2: Traverse an enchantingly dark and stunning underworld Kuon’s journey home is lavishly rendered with hand-drawn art, in a style of paper cut-out art. Each twisted enemy and environment has been lovingly crafted by the INTI CREATES art team. 3: A story that will leave a mark on your “soul” A single cat’s “death” begins a cycle of rebirth. As Kuon struggles to return home, she will cross paths with other souls fallen to the underworld, both like and unlike her. Kuon's story can meet a multitude of endings depending on her and the player's actions and choices. Will you be able to keep your humanity, and Kuon’s felinity, until the very end?

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