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Tear of Stars

Control two heroes as one in this atmospheric 2D Metroidvania. Explore two ruined kingdoms, from crystalline ruins to clockwork towers. Seamlessly swap between Asir’s elemental swordplay and Layla’s tactical wire-bow to solve cooperative puzzles and seek the truth behind the Darian legacy.

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SevenPearls
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About the Game

TEARS OF THE STARS In a world where two great civilizations—the Masters of Shadow and the Architects of Light—fell to their own greed, a young boy searches for a cure to save his dying mother, while a mysterious girl seeks the truth behind her stolen past.

CONTROL TWO HEROES AS ONE Seamlessly switch between Asir and Layla to master their distinct combat styles. Separate them to solve intricate puzzles that require cooperation, or unite them to overcome impossible challenges in a world that demands both strength and strategy.

ASIR: THE ELEMENTAL WARRIOR Asir excels in close-quarters combat, wielding raw power and ancient energy.

  • The Sword: His primary weapon for devastating strikes and combos.

  • The Elemental Glove: Master 3 powerful elements:

    • Fire: Burn obstacles and ignite foes.

    • Water: Control flow and extinguish ancient, corrupted flames.

    • Lightning: Power ancient machines and overload forgotten circuits.

LAYLA: THE WIRE MARKSMAN Layla specializes in range, mobility, and tactical utility.

  • The Bow: Her primary weapon for precise long-distance attacks.

  • The Wire Glove: Master 3 tactical wire modes:

    • Push: Move heavy objects and repel enemies with kinetic force.

    • Pull: Draw enemies closer or swing across lethal gaps.

    • Stun: Disable mechanical guards and paralyze threats with high-frequency wires.

EXPLORE TWO FALLEN KINGDOMS Journey through 9 unique regions across a vast, interconnected world.

  • Arjuna City (The City of Shadows): A haunting tomb of purple crystals where desperate experiments led to a crystalline downfall.

  • Steam Sunrise City (The City of Light): A graveyard of gears and massive clockwork towers where rogue automatons still patrol the streets. Discover the truth behind the Ether Tree and the catastrophe that destroyed those who fought for its power.

UNCOVER THE DARIAN LEGACY Collect the Journals of the Darian scattered throughout the ruins. Piece together the history of the legendary family that once held the world together. Learn why the Fountain Guardian protects the last hope for salvation—and at what cost.

FEATURES

  • Dual-Character Mastery: Swap between two heroes with entirely different weapon sets and movement mechanics.

  • 6 Mastery Modes: 3 Elemental powers for Asir and 3 Wire-glove modes for Layla.

  • A Tale of Two Cities: Explore the contrast between ancient crystal magic and steampunk technology.

  • Deep Environmental Storytelling: A rich narrative told through world details and the Darian Journals.

  • Classic Metroidvania: Hand-crafted levels filled with secrets, shortcuts, and meaningful backtracking.

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