This came out of nowhere, but the very cool designs of Homura Hime grabbed my attention as soon as I saw them. Promising to marry the combat action of Devil May Cry with the vibrant visual aethetic of anime, Homura Hime is a hack-n-slash bullet hell game from indie dev Crimson Dusk and publisher PLAYISM. The game is slated for release on March 4th, but a demo is available now.
The titular character is tasked with defeating five Archdemon Girls and their monstrous hordes, all within a vibrant aesthetic that aims to convey the hand-drawn stylised action that anime does best. The game is being released exclusively on Steam, but it would be great to see it spread to other consoles - I'd love an artbook for this one.
Synopsis:
Welcome to a world populated by both humans and demons. Here, troubled souls burdened by intense emotion or deep regret are transformed into archdemons when they pass through the veil of mortality. These archdemons have the power to corrupt the very foundation of the world, contaminating their surroundings and the creatures who dwell within them. Those tainted by this demonic power turn into lowly monsters; vicious fiends that operate solely on raw instinct. When this world becomes threatened by a quintet of extremely powerful Archdemon Girls, the High Priestess has no other choice but to turn to Homura Hime, the “Flame Princess” and the strongest exorcist. Alongside her devoted aide Ann, Homura Hime must embark on a divine mission to eliminate the five Archdemon Girls and their monster hordes, banishing their evil and purifying her discordant world.
You can download the demo on Steam now.
