In 2011 a game namedEl Shaddaiwas released on PS3 and Xbox 360 that largely went ignored by the gaming community. Despite that, within certain circles it was lauded as one of the year’s best titles. Its more artfully-minded direction, however, kept it from reaching more than a dedicated cult audience. That cult audience’s love ofEl Shaddaihas now borne fruit, asEl Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatronhas been announced for a PC port.
El Shaddaiproducer Sawaki Takeyasu confirmed the announcement with a short statement giving thanks to “PC gamers and fans of the game” who had constantly asked for a port over the past 10 years. Due to their efforts,El Shaddaiwill beported to PCvia Steam. While Takeyasu said theEl Shaddaiport will be released “soon,” an official release date was not shared.
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As for whatEl Shaddaiis all about, it’s an action game based on a biblical story told in the Book of Enoch. It involves protagonist Enoch seeking to prevent the great flood, challenging seven fallen angels who have been sharing forbidden knowledge from God with humanity. Enoch challenges the angels through combat, soEl Shaddaiis built around fast-paced third-person action that’s inspired bygames likeDevil May Cry. That said, it’s a linear, narrative-driven experience at heart.
WhyEl Shaddaiis being brought to PC now, ten years later, is certainly a mystery. The game’s flaws are likely to be all the more glaring in 2021. Regardless, it inarguably has a cult following, and makingEl Shaddaiavailable to those fans and new players as well deserves to be cheered given fewcult classicsreceive such an opportunity.
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