Aurion: Legacy of the Kori-Odan

Aurion: Legacy of the Kori-Odan is an action RPG from Kiro'o Games. It features real-time combat inspired by 2D "Tales Of" games, incorporating over 20 distinct mechanics such as aerial combos and real-time skill counters. Players can unlock more than 50 skills, including aerial and grounded versions, and discover over 20 Aurionic awakenings by fusing basic Aurions mid-battle. The game presents a 2D world with more than five major cities, diverse environments like forests and caves, and a classic J-RPG level-up system alongside gear customization for characters. Exploration includes a retro, semi-top-down view and an old-school overworld map, with no random encounters as players can avoid combat.The narrative avoids traditional J-RPG tropes like prophecies or a simple good versus evil dichotomy, instead focusing on the conflicts and interdependencies between five tribes with rich traditions, Umoja crafting, and hand-drawn landscapes inspired by extensive historical and cultural research. The game's development is highlighted as an ambitious, passion-driven project by its creators.