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Ashes of Xun

Ashes of Xun is a nostalgia-soaked, party-based RPG inspired by 90s first-person classics. Pixelated visuals, tactical turn-based combat, and rich dungeon exploration invite you to command a steadfast crew and craft your own legendary journey.

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Microscopic Games
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About the Game

Ashes of Xun is a nostalgia-soaked, party-based RPG inspired by 90s first-person classics. Pixelated visuals, tactical turn-based combat, and rich dungeon exploration invite you to command a steadfast crew and craft your own legendary journey. You’ll guide your party through perilous ruins, uncover hidden lore, and shape the fate of a world on the edge of ashes.

In this adventure, your choices matter. Select your heroes, develop your skills, and decide how to approach each battle and puzzle. Positioning and resource management reward careful planning, while unique character abilities open varied strategies for every encounter. The pixel aesthetic nods to retro RPGs, but modern polish ensures balanced progression curves, and satisfying exploration rewards.

Explore sprawling dungeons, reveal cryptic clues, and recruit companions whose stories intertwine with your path. The atmosphere blends moody fantasy with classic RPG charm, enhanced by evocative music and a sense of discovery at every corner. Ashes of Xun offers multiple paths, hidden secrets, and meaningful endings shaped by your decisions and leadership.

The full version will include:

  • a large, semi-open world spanning over 3 square kilometers

  • 30 dungeons and indoor locations

  • 50 distinct enemy types

  • 70 combat abilities to unlock

  • 20 hero skills to master and customize your build

  • dozens of equipable items and consumables

  • numerous quests and secrets to unravel

  • main storyline voiced by a professional actor

  • a 20-track original soundtrack

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