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Nirvana

Wake up and embrace your new powers. In this Bullet Hell Fast-FPS, dare to take on mystical creatures to defeat the God Raj. Nirvana awaits...

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ESMA - Ecoles Creatives
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ESMA - Ecoles Creatives
Release
February 1, 2025
1 year and 181 days ago
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Very Positive525 reviews94.1%

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About the Game

Wake up and embrace your new powers. In this Bullet Hell Fast-FPS, dare to take on mystical creatures to defeat the God Raj. Nirvana awaits...

• A mystical universe to explore

A mystical temple with many facets, from sacred halls to forgotten crypts, all linked by a mysterious power of divine might, awaits you. On your quest, discover lost artifacts, battle corrupted creatures and restore the sacred balance.

• Fast-FPS Bullet Hell: A daunting challenge

Immerse yourself in fast-paced, merciless gameplay where every second counts. This fast FPS bullet hell will challenge you with enemies of increasing difficulty and a mix of genres that test your reflexes and strategy. Master your powers to survive the relentless hordes of opponents.

• The story of Ari, a young earthling with unique powers

Ari, unwillingly absorbed into a mystical world, has accidentally inherited the consciousness of several entities. This bug in the system gives her new powers that guide and strengthen her in her fight. Use these new abilities to progress, unlock secret areas and defeat powerful enemies.

Team : 

  • Gameplay Programing - Hugo ROCHE

  • AI Programing - Nathan GATEAU-REUZE

  • Level Design/ Cinematics - Mathieu ABADIE

  • Game/ Level Design - Lucas COULOMBEL

  • Game Design - Andreas VANMEERBECK

  • Concept Art - Ilona DUPREY

  • Character Artist - Noa AFFAGARD

  • Character Artist - Antonin COUZINET

  • Environment Artist - Giovan BUIATTI

  • Environment Artist - Lilian DURET

  • VFX Helper - Kyliann FAGGIAN

  • Sound Design - Nicolas ROCHE

  • Sound Design - Victor DESRAT

  • Sound Design - Solène FALK

  • Music - Arnaud "Header" PREYNAT-SEAUVE

Voice Actors : 

  • Ari - Audrey BOURGEOIS

  • Simon - Frederic PERCHET

  • Anna - Agathe SCHUMACHER

  • Diana - Alexandra MORI

  • Blaise - Ronan DUCOLOMB

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