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Kernel Hearts

Gather your allies. Eliminate Angels. Transform into a Magical Girl. Slay god. Kernel Hearts is a Multiplayer Co-Op Roguelike Action RPG about four magical girls and their attempt to save a world that's drowning in ashes

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Ephemera Games
Publisher
Whitethorn Games
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Kernel Hearts is a unique blend of action RPG and roguelike elements with multiplayer co-op. As part of the M.A.H.O.U Unit, you are tasked with climbing the Tower of Babel, eliminating the angelic creatures in your path as you dethrone God and save a world drowning in ashes.

ONE MORE GOD REJECTED


Mix and match your attacks, spells, and movement with unique powers during each run to unleash devastating combos on the enemies you encounter.
Punch biblical monsters in the face with up to four friends. Each level culminates in an intense boss fight against the domain's guardian

EQUIP & CUSTOMIZE YOUR UNITS


After each expedition, you will return to the last memory backup in a laboratory located on the outskirts of humanity's last holdout.
Spend the rewards from each run to unlock and equip up to 256KB of chips onto your Unit MAHOU.OS, and customize them as you see fit.

TRANSFORM INTO A MAGICAL GIRL


Harness the strength of the tower to dispel the Heavenly Curse from yourself, unleashing a devastating attack on nearby foes and attaining your true form for a short period.

BOND WITH YOUR ALLIES


Interact with the tower's unique inhabitants and give them gifts to deepen your bond.




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