Art Of Play Interactive has officially launched Lady Death Demonicrona new co-op hack and slash experience that draws heavily from the classic arcade beat 'em ups of the 1990s. The game is now available for players on Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam, and PlayStation 5, with a Nintendo Switch version anticipated for release on September 11th.

Priced at £30.49 on Xbox, Lady Death Demonicron invites players into a dark, metal-infused world. The narrative begins with Lady Death seeking a moment of peace to mourn a friend, only for an infernal portal to disrupt her solitude. This event thrusts her into a bizarre journey across various demonic realms, including the fiery pits of Hell, an undead heavy-metal festival, a chaotic demonic dinosaur disaster, and a grim industrial nightmare.

Fortunately, Lady Death does not face these challenges alone. She is joined by Ravenheart, a formidable ally wielding a savage sword and possessing his own unique abilities. Together, players can team up in co-op mode to battle through the game's 15 distinct levels, slicing and dicing through hordes of demons and other monstrous foes that populate these strange dimensions.

The game's design is a clear homage to its arcade inspirations, combining side-scrolling brawling with sword combat and magic. Art Of Play Interactive aims to deliver the kind of straightforward, button-mashing fun that characterized beloved titles like Streets of Rage and Golden Axewhile also incorporating a darker aesthetic reminiscent of Mortal Kombat. This blend is complemented by a suitably loud industrial-metal soundtrack, enhancing the game's intense and violent atmosphere.

Players can expect a deliberately old-school approach to gameplay, focusing on action-packed combat across its 15 levels. The experience promises a loud and violent adventure, challenging Lady Death and Ravenheart to confront whatever twisted fate awaits them at the end of their bizarre, demon-slaying quest.

Key Facts

  • Lady Death Demonicron is a co-op hack and slash beat 'em up.
  • The game features 15 levels and an industrial-metal soundtrack.
  • Available now on Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam), and PS5, priced at £30.49 on Xbox.
  • A Nintendo Switch version is planned for September 11th.
  • Developed and published by Art Of Play Interactive.