El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron
Developed by a hugely-talented, Tokyo-based team headed by the legendary Sawaki Takeyasu (Devil May Cry) and Masato Kimura (Okami, Viewtiful Joe) El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron, draws players into a rich storyline inspired by events in the Old Testament's apocryphal 'Book of Enoch.' In the game, players take on the role of Enoch and must harness his natural combat skills to master a range of powerful and Heavenly weapons under the guidance of the watchful Archangels. Only then will he be able to deliver the souls of the Fallen Angels and spare the world from a great flood ordered by Heaven.
PlatformerHack and SlashAdventure
Released
28 Apr 2011
15 years ago
PlayStation 3Xbox 360
N/A
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Summary
Developed by a hugely-talented, Tokyo-based team headed by the legendary Sawaki Takeyasu (Devil May Cry) and Masato Kimura (Okami, Viewtiful Joe) El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron, draws players into a rich storyline inspired by events in the Old Testament's apocryphal 'Book of Enoch.' In the game, players take on the role of Enoch and must harness his natural combat skills to master a range of powerful and Heavenly weapons under the guidance of the watchful Archangels. Only then will he be able to deliver the souls of the Fallen Angels and spare the world from a great flood ordered by Heaven.
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About This Game
The Games on Demand version supports English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese. Humanity’s future rests in your capable hands in El Shaddai ASCENSION OF THE METATRON, an innovative new action-adventure epic that casts the player in the role of a brave warrior named Enoch. He has been tasked by Heaven to recapture the fallen angels that are wreaking havoc on human civilization, and must ascend a maddening, otherworldly tower and defeat unimaginable horrors along the way. Combining breathtaking visual artistry, a variety of exciting and unique gameplay styles, and a timeless story line inspired by ancient Biblical apocrypha, El Shaddai delivers an experience truly unlike anything that came before it.
