Away: Journey to the Unexpected

February 5, 2019 Aurelien Regard Games Playdius, Dear Villagers, Plug In Digital
Shooter Platform Role-playing (RPG) Hack and slash/Beat 'em up Adventure Indie
PS4 PC XONE Switch
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Away: Journey to the Unexpected is a colorful first person adventure game that combines action, negotiation and rogue-lite elements

Progress through the levels and the story, choose your path, but above all, recruit allies. All the strange characters you meet in game can be played in first person, and it’s up to you to find the right answers to get them to join your team!

Idiotic workmen, mysteries from outer space, oddball friends, and fast combat await!
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Release Date February 5, 2019
Developer Aurelien Regard Games
Publisher Playdius, Dear Villagers, Plug In Digital
Game Modes Single player
Perspective First person
Themes Action, Fantasy, Kids
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