Being & Becoming

December 31, 2027 Ichthys Critical Reflex
Platform Role-playing (RPG) Hack and slash/Beat 'em up Adventure Indie
Series X|S PC PS5 Switch
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Being & Becoming is a dark, atmospheric metroidvania set in a kingdom consumed by a Collective Dream. Play as a Lucid Dreamer, able to possess the corrupted, absorb their spirits, and wield them as weapons to break the world free from its endless slumber.
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Corrupted by a Collective Dream, a seaside kingdom falls into a deep slumber. As a rare lucid dreamer, you are able to traverse the world freely and free those who are captive to their nightmares and fantasies.
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Release Date December 31, 2027
Developer Ichthys
Publisher Critical Reflex
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Side view
Themes Action, Fantasy
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