Niplheim's Hunter - Branded Azel

Niplheim's Hunter - Branded Azel

Released Jan 2019

Searching for the demon beast that branded her, the huntress Azel reaches the front line of the battle between humans and monsters. She has arrived at the remote land which some call the Harbor of Disasters, Niplheim...

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Evaluation

Niplheim's Hunter - Branded Azel launched on January 6, 2019. Its only DLC — a mature content patch — was released on November 23, 2018, before the base game even launched, making it a day-one content unlock rather than post-launch expansion. The DLC list shows no unreleased content. The 50 news posts scanned contain zero major content releases, announcements of future content for this game, or developer statements about ongoing development. All recent news posts (the 10 most recent, all from April 2022) are publisher announcements about entirely different games in the Kagura Games catalogue, with no mention of this title. The last communication even tangentially related to this game's page dates to April 2022, and even that is unrelated to its development. The game launched as a complete, self-contained RPG with no post-launch content cycle, and no further content has ever been announced or delivered.
Evidence
The only DLC is a mature content unlock released before the base game launched — a day-one content patch, not a post-launch expansion. No unreleased DLC exists.
dlc listing · Nov 23, 2018 source content shipped
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Store description describes a complete standalone RPG with no mention of ongoing updates, seasons, or planned expansions.
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Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
Kagura Games
Achievements
—
Platform
Windows
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Players
Single-player

About this game

Azel, an up-and-coming huntress, is marked by a beast, leaving her with a Demon Brand. It's said that the brand amplifies one's physical abilities and allows for the use of mystical powers. However, the more she uses it, the more likely it is that she'll lose control. Not to mention, misfortune will continue to follow her.

In order to free herself from the curse, Azel and her blacksmith friend make their way to one of humanity's most remote frontiers, Niplheim. The land is often referred to by adventurers as the Harbor of Disasters, the front line of the battle between humans and monsters.

It's there that she plans to join the local guild and gather information on any nearby demons. Unfortunately, the townsfolk aren't willing to spill the beans to a newcomer, so it's up to Azel to climb the ranks of the Hunter's Guild!

Take on quests and set out on excursions to hunt down demon beasts. Choose which enemies to engage while out in the wild and bag the rarest game you can find! You can quickly topple enemies with a combination of traditional weaponry and the power of the Demon Brand, but be careful not to let it overtake Azel...

Back at your base of operations, use the materials you scavenge from monsters to craft new outfits for yourself, which both increase your attributes and unlock new abilities for Azel. Will you be a fleet-footed ninja or a hard-hitting cowgirl?

While in town, you can interact with other guild members and merchants to hear if they have extra missions for you to undertake. Perhaps they'll have secrets of their own to share with you?

Fast-paced Combat

Use a mixture of attacks and Demon Brand powers to swiftly fell monsters and gather materials!

Equipment Crafting

Use the materials you gather while on hunts to craft new gear, which unlocks new abilities for Azel as well as interactions with the townsfolk!

Memorable Cast

The banter between the short-tempered Azel and her offbeat guildmates will definitely make this an adventure to remember!

Beautiful Pixel Art

Every sprite has been hand-drawn by Sugar Star, a collaborator on the game's development!

Last evaluated Jun 23, 2026
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