Actraiser Renaissance (2021)

Developer: Sonic Powered, Square Enix Creative Business Unit IV
Publisher: Square Enix
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Nintendo Switch
Genres: Platform, Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up
Rating: 3.5 of 5, 5 player ratings
Main story: about 15 hours
Completionist: about 25 hours
Where to get it: Nintendo eShop

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How it feels

A retro-inspired blend of side-scrolling combat and strategic city management, balancing action with thoughtful planning as you guide humanity from a divine perspective.

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Heaven, earth and mankind - create and destroy everything according to your will! Experience the revival of the 90's classic hit Actraiser. Actraiser Renaissance combines 2D platforming action (Realm Acts) with a City-building simulation (Realm Management) in the ultimate battle between good and evil! Help humanity flourish by playing as the Lord of Light and their loyal angel in a world beset by evil.

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