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Chronicles of 2 Heroes: Amaterasu's Wrath

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First release
May 26, 2023
Genres
Indie, Adventure, Platform, Arcade · Action, Fantasy, Historical
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S

Chronicles of 2 Heroes is an intense 16-bit action platformer with Metroidvania elements and a singular mechanic: you can switch in real-time between the two main characters! The Samurai and the Kunoichi have unique, surprising combat styles that you will need to master to save feudal Japan from the goddess Amaterasu and her fearsome minions.

Also known as Chronicles of 2 Heroes, Chronicles of 2 Heroes: Amaterasu's Wrath, Chronicles of Two Heroes, Chronicles of Two Heroes: Amaterasu's Wrath
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Storyline
Between 400 and 600 A.D., Amaterasu’s wrath dragged Ancient Japan into a time of wars, famine, and epidemics. Her disciple, Empress Imiko, rule over Japan with an iron fist and imposes terror with her mighty army. All hopes rest on two siblings, Kensei the samurai and Ayame the kunoichi, who will fight their way to bring back peace to the land. Thanks to their abilities and the people that they will meet on their journey, they will get into the imperial capital of Osaka to steal the three sacred treasures, the empress’ source of power.Read more

Between 400 and 600 A.D., Amaterasu’s wrath dragged Ancient Japan into a time of wars, famine, and epidemics. Her disciple, Empress Imiko, rule over Japan with an iron fist and imposes terror with her mighty army. All hopes rest on two siblings, Kensei the samurai and Ayame the kunoichi, who will fight their way to bring back peace to the land. Thanks to their abilities and the people that they will meet on their journey, they will get into the imperial capital of Osaka to steal the three sacred treasures, the empress’ source of power.

Release dates
Nintendo Switch
May 26, 2023
PC (Microsoft Windows)
May 26, 2023
PlayStation 5
Date to be confirmed
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Xbox One
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Xbox Series X|S
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PlayStation 4
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Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Side view
Keywords
retro, 2d, metroidvania, japan, pixel art
… All 10, pixel graphics, japanese mythology, feudal japan, technical platformer, precision platforming

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Steam users rate this Mixed, 35 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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