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The Tarnishing of Juxtia

As the final creation of the Goddess, Juxtia, journey through the ruins of two divine kingdoms, overrun by the Tarnishing. Challenging combat, a hauntingly beautiful score, and a sinister narrative work in unison to make The Tarnishing of Juxtia an unforgettable 2D dark fantasy action RPG.

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Mastiff, Neverland Entertainment
Release
July 26, 2022
4 years and 8 days ago
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Mixed704 reviews67.6%

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The Tarnishing of Juxtia combines dark fantasy visuals and a hauntingly beautiful score with challenging Souls-inspired 2D action RPG gameplay and a sinister narrative. An innovative and rewarding combat system, a staggering variety of equipment and abilities, highly-detailed pixel-based environments, and terrifyingly Tarnished bosses work together to make The Tarnishing of Juxtia an unforgettably immersive journey.

Risk Versus Reward Combat: A unique Energy Rush system encourages calculated risks: After landing consecutive attacks, bold players receive a super-charged boost of stamina and mana regeneration.



Utterly Vicious Battles: Push the limits of your will and skill in explosive, multi-phase boss battles against corrupt saints, ancient war machines, Tarnished creatures, and vengeful gods.



Haunted, Layered World: 15 unique environments, beautifully detailed visuals, deep and twisting lore, and a myriad of side quests await in this 20+ hour action RPG.



Turn the Tide: Store and charge Relics from fallen bosses. In your most desperate hour, release the Ultimate power they contain.



Develop Unique Character Builds: Weapons, armor sets, magic abilities, Relics, and other hidden items offer nearly unlimited possibilities for unique character builds. Players’ individual visual and combat style can sing.



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