Developer C2 Game Studio and publishers Versus Evil and tinyBuild have today announced that the newly retitled Astor: Blade of the Monolith (formally Monolith: Requiem of the Ancients) will be bringing the fantasy fight to Switch on 30th May.

In this action RPG, you will play as a lone hero (honestly, is there any other kind?) making your way across a desolate landscape in the hopes of solving the mystery of his creators' disappearances. If it sounds very action-RPGy, that's because it is. The developer has cited the likes of Devil May Cry, Bayonetta, and The Legend of Zelda as points of inspiration for Astor's creative combat and fantasy world — both of which look rather nice in the new trailer (above).

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You'll be wielding ancient weapons and learning magical attacks as you make your way through Astor's colourful planet of Gliese. There looks to be lore a-plenty for those who want to get into the weeds of the fantasy setting, but there's also a good amount of fighting to be had if you would rather simply slash some baddies.

You can find a little more about the game's features and get a look at some screenshots below.

- Engage in intense battles against 16 different enemies and 10 formidable bosses across over 20 hours of main story and side quests
- Arm yourself with 4 unique weapons, master dynamic skills and combos, summon powerful constructs, and craft your own combat style
- Traverse Gliese's diverse landscapes, complete various side quests and uncover remnants left by your creators
- Test your skills in combat challenges and conquer New Game+ mode for an even greater challenge

Astor: Blade of the Monolith will be arriving on the Switch eShop next month for $24.99 (or your regional equivalent).

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