Asura: Vengeance Edition

Asura: Vengeance Edition

Released Apr 2017

Asura is an Action Rogue-like set in a fantasy world inspired by the richness of Indian mythology. It features a unique procedural skill tree which changes on every play-through.

85% positive · 692 reviews Definitive edition
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Evaluation

Asura originally launched on April 13, 2017, and received one major free expansion — the Vengeance Expansion — on September 29, 2017. This expansion added substantial new content including an endless Vengeance Mode, the Chakra System, a new difficulty level, new items, and new rooms. The game's current store listing is titled "Asura: Vengeance Edition," which represents the complete, bundled version of the game including all content. The store description describes the Vengeance Expansion as a free update already available to all owners. Following the Vengeance Expansion launch, the developer shipped several patches through November 2017 addressing bugs and adding language support (French localization). The last recorded developer communication was a minor achievement tweak in October 2018 (removing two achievements based on player feedback). There has been only one major content release in the game's entire history, and no content has been announced or released since late 2017. The developer's own statements around the Vengeance launch spoke optimistically about ongoing improvements, but no specific future content was ever announced, and no updates of any kind have been posted since October 2018. The game is now presented in its final "Vengeance Edition" form as a complete package.
Evidence
The store page is titled 'Asura: Vengeance Edition' and describes the Vengeance Expansion as a free update that is already available, positioning this as the definitive version of the game.
store metadata · Sep 29, 2017 source content shipped
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Asura Vengeance Expansion launched as a free update, adding Vengeance Mode, Chakra System, new difficulty, new items, and new rooms. Developer stated 'we will be adding more content in the future' but no specific content was ever announced.
news post · Sep 29, 2017 source content shipped
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Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Released
Apr 2017

Media

Details

Publisher
Ogre Head Studio
Achievements
65
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player

About this game



The Rakshasa is back...

The Vengeance Edition is a free update for Asura which adds new features and content to the game. The expansion is now available and is accessable to those who own Asura!



Vengeance Mode:
Introducing an endless mode with a brand new level wherein you resist the invading hordes of the Daeva empire. Eliminate as many waves of enemies as possible and compete on the leaderboard with your friends.

Chakra System:
A new persistent system wherein defeating the bosses will unlock unique perks which can be equipped during battle.

Mahasura Difficulty:
A new difficulty mode for the hardcore who are looking for a challenge. In Mahasura Difficulty, any enemy, boss or champion can spawn regardless of the fortress. Oh yes! Your weapon will get destroyed when you get burnt.

Shamshan:
Save your Asura at Shamshan ( Crypt ) and show off the epic gear and ultimate skills you acquired during your invasion.

New Items:
New artifacts and drops items have been added to the roster and will drop to boost your stats while in combat.

New Rooms:
Sacrifice your blood in the goblet of Amrut for rewards or test your luck at the dice game called Passa. New rooms have been introduced to the procedural fortresses (levels) in the game.

Several other general improvements and the above features have been introduced with the update.



Asura is an indie, top-down, Hack 'n' Slash game set in a fantasy world inspired by the richness of Indian mythology. It features heavy rogue-like elements and a unique procedural skill tree which changes on every play-through.



Reincarnated as a demon, use your new-found powers and hatred to invade the 'Pancha Dvora'- the five fortresses of the Daeva empire. Embark on a journey to exact your vengeance against Hasirama - The God-King, Maharaja, and Slayer of Innocents.

Asura is inspired by rogue-like genre and is brutally difficult but FAIR…

Note: Asura is best experienced with a controller!



Procedural Skill tree:
Craft your Demon using a Skill tree which changes every time you die.

Absorb or Scavenge:
Asura can either Absorb enemies for experience points or Scavenge their corpse for loot.

Unique Combat system:
Engage the enemies with a variety of Melee, Range, and Magic weapons. Melee attacks will deal reduced damage to range enemies, Magic enemies will resist spells, and the Stamina system will always require you to strategies and adapt during battle.

Unique Loot:
Every item in Asura is unique by itself. Slash your enemies with Claw weapon or batter them with a Mighty Hammer. Shoot your enemies with your bow or ignite them with your Magic weapon. There are tons of loot to be discovered in Asura which synergies with your skills.

Brutal Mechanics:
When you get burnt, a random equipment will get destroyed from your inventory. When the enemies or traps poison you, you can't heal. When your health is low, it does not regenerate automatically. When you die, you don't get to save your progress.

Perma-Death: Inspired by Rogue-like genre, on death you lose all progress.



Procedurally Generated Skill Tree
Mold your character using the unique, procedurally-generated "Shastra" tree (with over 80 skills!) for near-infinite replayability.

Randomly Generated Levels
Rampage through the "Pancha Dvora" - 5 randomly generated fortresses, each with its particular aesthetics, enemies, and challenges

Unlock New Demon Characters
Unlock 3 different Demon variants with unique alignments to each of the core Shastras. Maximize the return on your choices to surpass your previous personal best.

Unique Weapons & Armour
Find epic loot with each play through and adapt your play to make the most of what you’ve scavenged from the corpses of your enemies.

Enemies Inspired by Indian myths
Battle hordes of enemies, each with their unique characteristics and abilities, inspired from Indian Mythos!

Indian Inspired Lore
Immerse yourself in a fantasy setting based on Indian mythology and discover a whole new take on the battle between good and evil

Perma-Death
When you die, you start all over again from the very beginning with a new skill tree.



(May contain spoilers)
  • A procedurally generated skill tree which changes on every play through (82 skills)
  • 4 Enemy Races - Daeva, Naga, Vanara, and Hathira.
  • 12 Bosses.
  • 9 Champions.
  • 50 Unique enemies.
  • 41 Armors.
  • 82 Weapons.
  • 5 Randomly generated fortress.
  • 3 Unlockable Demon variants to enhance your customization options.
  • Features a fantastical lore inspired by Indian Mythology.



Ogre Head Studio
Ogre Head Studio an Indie Game Company founded by Zainuddeen Fahadh based in Hyderabad, India. We make amazing games inpired by Indian Mythos and aspire to bring a change in the Indian Game Industry.

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