Asura: Vengeance Edition
Ogre Head Studio · 2017 · Action Roguelike, Action, Roguelite, Indie, Hack and Slash
PC
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About Asura: Vengeance Edition
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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What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
Es un Roguelike simple y algo injusto, pero entretenido. Le daría una recomendación neutra.
Asura: Vengeance Edition, developed and published by Ogre Head Studio, is a top-down action roguelike that draws heavily on Indian mythology to craft a distinctive and visually striking game world. Players step into the role of Asura, a reborn demon driven by vengeance against the oppressive Daeva empire and its tyrannical ruler, Hasirama. From the moment the game begins, it sets a tone of intensity and challenge, inviting players into a series of combat-focused missions that test reflexes, strategy, and adaptability. Unlike many traditional action games, Asura emphasizes replayability through procedural systems that ensure each run feels unique. The gameplay centers on fast-paced, combo-driven combat that rewards precision and tactical thinking. Players navigate five diverse fortresses, each with its own set of enemies, traps, and environmental hazards. The combat system allows for fluid chaining of attacks, timed dodges, and the use of powerful abilities, giving players the tools to adapt to the constantly shifting challenges of each level. The inclusion of a procedural skill tree further enhances the experience by offering a randomized set of abilities and upgrades on each run,…
Been some time since I played it, but I give credit to this game for getting me into the whole roguelike / roguelite genre. It might not be the greatest game, but good enough that I didnt mind spending a few hours.
it good
soled game
Challenging arcade style action game with a bit of random generated stuff mixed with some RPG levelling mechanics. The audio was well done, the story is old India mythology which is a lot of murder and revenge but also not really intriguing. The game ran well, and offers a fair value under five dollars, but excellent value under two dollars. You can have some fun with this game, but it will not be something that you cherish. I think the equipment and weapons could have been more varied with more levels of rarity, and some rewards given after a successful run that you could use in further runs, like starting bonuses or choice of one special item.
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