Angeline Era: Bumpslash Action-Adventure Mastery in a World of Fae and Angels is it Worth Buying?
Angeline Era releases Dec 8, 2025 on Steam ($19.99 launch discount). Explore nonlinear overworld, master bumpslash combat in 20-30hr adventure.
Angeline Era: Bumpslash Action-Adventure Mastery in a World of Fae and Angels is it Worth Buying?
Angeline Era launches December 8, 2025 on Steam for Windows and Mac at $24.99, with a 20% discount dropping it to $19.99 for two weeks. Developed by indie duo Melos Han-Tani and Marina Kittaka under Analgesic Productions—creators of Anodyne 2—this 3D action-adventure redefines combat through "bumpslash" mechanics inspired by classic Ys games. Players control Tets, a human adventurer mastering automatic attacks by charging into foes, in a nonlinear world blending intense battles, humorous Fae encounters, and haunting lore about betrayal and yearning. The 20-30 hour campaign unfolds across Era, a vast unmarked overworld hiding levels in ruins, primordial forests, treacherous mountains, and mines. No hand-holding guides discovery—you explore freely, uncovering challenging fights, whimsical NPCs, and environmental hazards. Combat emphasizes fluid movement: bump enemies to slash automatically while dodging traps and shooting forward-locked projectiles. Progression customizes Tet…