aurion

A combat-heavy role-playing game, Aurion: Legacy of the Kori-Odan, has a structure very similar to classic Japanese roll-playing games (RPGs) like those found on the Super Nintendo. Aurion begins with a young prince named Enzo on the eve of his coronation and wedding day. He is thrust into trouble as he finds himself tied up in a coup and exiled with his new wife, Erine. Working together and using the mystical energy known as Aurion — not unlike the “Force” from Star Wars — they combat their enemies in an attempt to win back the throne. Every frame and minute of Aurion is heavily influenced by African culture, from its vivid color palette and character design, to the way the main characters Enzo and Erine carry themselves throughout the adventure. This influence, however, is more than a me...