Astor: Blade of the Monolith (formerly known as Monolith: Requiem of the Ancients) is a vibrant, fast-paced action RPG that blends the stylish combat of Devil May Cry with the grand exploration of The Legend of Zelda. You play as Astor, a young Diokek warrior on the mystical planet Gliese. When a malevolent force known as the Hiltsik threatens his people, Astor must journey across lush landscapes and ancient ruins to uncover the truth behind the disappearance of his creators, the Ancients, thousands of years ago.
The gameplay is centered on fluid, hack-and-slash combat. Astor wields an arsenal of legendary runic weapons and can summon powerful constructs to aid him in battle. The world of Gliese is a visual treat, filled with high-contrast environments that hide secrets accessible only by shifting into the Spirit Realm. As you progress, you’ll unlock new combos, magical abilities, and mounts to traverse the expansive world. It is a classic hero’s journey that emphasizes player expression through a deep skill tree and a “Runic Swarm” system, allowing for creative finishers and strategic crowd control against hordes of enemies and colossal bosses.
Key Features:
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Dynamic Combat: Master a fluid hack-and-slash system with light, heavy, and air combos.
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Runic Weapons: Switch between 4 unique weapon types mid-combat for stylish finishers.
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Construct Summons: Materialize ancient energy to summon decoys, shields, or companions.
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Spirit Realm Navigation: Use runic power to solve puzzles and reveal hidden passages.
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Character Progression: Unlock new abilities and magical powers via a robust skill tree.
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Epic Boss Fights: Face 10 formidable bosses with distinct, multi-phase mechanics.
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Vibrant World: Explore the diverse biomes of Gliese, from dusty ruins to glowing forests.
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Mount System: Traverse the large overworld quickly using a loyal, summoned mount.
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New Game+: Restart with all your gear and abilities for an even greater challenge.
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Rich Side Quests: Engage in over 20 hours of content including deep world lore.
System Requirements:
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OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
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Processor: Intel Core i5-2500K / AMD equivalent
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Memory: 8 GB RAM (16 GB recommended)
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Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950 / GTX 960
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DirectX: Version 11
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Storage: 15 GB available space
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Sound Card: Windows Compatible Sound Device
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Additional: Controller highly recommended for “Character Action” gameplay
