Gastova: The Witches of Arkana
Gastova is a lighthearted 2D platform adventure game. As the Guardian Witch of Arkana, Gastova must keep the balance of magic, solve a mystery involving the elemental fount guardians, discover hidden truths, and protect the future of her world from ominous forces before it's too late...
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⭐A MAGICAL ADVENTURE AWAITS!⭐
Something is amiss with the witches that guard the Elemental Founts of Arkana. Gastova, the current Guardian Witch, sets out on a journey to discover the reason behind the strange behavior of her former classmates and fellow witches, and to restore the founts and their strained friendships to normal.
As long as the bonds between the Guardian Witch and the Founts are restored, Gastova will be able to draw on the power of all the other witches who find her worthy. Defeat the other witches to receive their blessing and awaken Gastova’s power to channel her friends’ magic, and find out the truth behind the mysterious individual sowing all the chaos behind the scenes!
⭐FEATURES⭐
☆ Classic Platformer With a New Perspective
Inspired by classics such as Mega Man, Metroid, and Wonder Boy, Gastova: The Witches of Arkana mixes old and new concepts in a witchy package! With a vast arsenal, Gastova can summon special companions, wear outfits equipped with different mechanics, cast powerful magic with grimoires, and acquire a selection of different weapons to defeat the challenges in her journey!
☆ Many Stand in Your Way
Find and defeat a unique and vast selection of enemies! Each area of the game has its own set of mobs that can only be fought in these places, each with its own abilities to spice up your adventure. By overcoming these enemies, you collect their bestiary entries to understand their strengths and weaknesses.
☆ Powerful Foes Await Your Challenge
Face off against the Fount Guardians and their Protectors in a wild variety of boss battles! Defeat these challenges to receive their blessings, strengthening Gastova in the process. As your bonds with your former friends begin to mend, their powers manifest in many unique forms: Be it with powerful super attacks of your Staff, or in the form of adorable but fierce companions, who will assist Gastova in unique ways
☆ Find Special Weapons and Unlock Magical Outfits
Acquire powerful staves along the way that grant Gastova unique attacks! They are useful to counter and defeat different enemies found in the world of Arkana. Powerful foes will always have a higher chance of granting you that special Staff!
Find collectibles along the way and unlock special outfits that may modify the way Gastova interacts with her companions, weapons, powers, and even the world around her!
