Winter Crew’s indie project, Fallen Tear: The Ascension, made its grand debut at Gamescom 2024. This upcoming 2D Metroidvania is a single-player adventure with RPG mechanics.
It is the first title from The Winter Crew, a Philippine-founded studio established in 2020. Despite being a small group of passionate developers, The Winter Crew is committed to creating original video games of superior quality.
In Fallen Tear: The Ascension, players take on the role of Hira, a mysterious young boy on a quest to find answers about his forgotten past. Along the way, they encounter a cast of fully-voiced characters, each with their own unique stories to tell.
Each decision will shape not only Hira's journey but also the fate of his companions and the world, creating a deeply personalized adventure.
The world of Fallen Tear: The Ascension is no cakewalk. Players will experience a fluid combat system that blends traditional RPG elements with modern action, offering a wide range of strategic possibilities. Additionally, the protagonist will face complex puzzles and obstacles tailored to each area, demanding both wit and skill.
As a Metroidvania, unlocking new skills and abilities are essential for navigating the ever-changing environments that constantly pose a challenge for players.
Much of Fallen Tear’s inspirations come from legendary titles like Elden Ring for its intricate level design. Apart from that, the developers of Winter Crew also took a page from one of the Best Switch Games, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Both titles help Fallen Tear boast an immersive adventure packed with magic and wonder.
As for its JRPG elements, the developers are proud to name beloved classics like Suikoden and Valkyrie Profile as their blueprints. These two inspirations resulted with the game’s hand-drawn art style., bringing its visually stunning fantasy world of Raoah to life.
Players who prefer thinking outside the box can also find numerous secrets hidden throughout its world. Even the developers cited Shadow of the Colossus as its inspirations for well-hid secrets.
Fallen Tear: The Ascension can be wishlisted on Steam right now.
The game has no release date yet, but players got a taste of its gameplay and mechanics during Gamescom’s Indie Arena Booth Corner. For more information, check out the gameplay demo here: