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Ceraphic Requiem

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Ceraphic Requiem playtest

by Elias IDIRI

Dive into a ruined world devastated by the gods. Ceraphic Requiem is a hand-drawn 2D Metroidvania with a demanding combat system. Master elemental magic combos, unravel the mysteries of the decay, and impose your will in the final moments of a moribund world.

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Access
Instant
On playtest since
Oct 10, 2026
Planned release
2027
Developer
Elias IDIRI
Platforms
Windows
Players
Single-player
Languages
English, French, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Spain

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How AI is used

AI was used as a support tool across various aspects of development, particularly to assist with visuals and animations. The goal is not to replace human work, but to allow creative efforts to be focused where they matter most, ensuring the highest possible quality for the final game.

The developer's own words, from Steam.

About Ceraphic Requiem

Dive into a requiem for a world in its death throes.

At the heart of a collapsing world, chaos is the only certainty. As deities tear each other apart in a conflict that consumes existence itself, you move through the shadows, nameless. Your true challenge is to unravel the mystery of this decay, to understand the forces at play, and finally act accordingly to impose your will in the final moments of this moribund world.

Key Features:

  • Master Elemental Chaos: Combat is at the heart of the experience. Forget simple button mashing. Experiment with a devastating magic combo system. Combine ice and lightning for explosive reactions. Exploit your enemies' vulnerabilities. This is a battle of precision and reaction.
  • A Shattered World, Ruins to Explore: Explore an interconnected Metroidvania world, crafted with painstaking attention to detail. Discover secrets in stunning environments like the Great Library of Fallen Deities. Acquire new abilities to overcome environmental obstacles and access uncharted areas.
  • A Hand-Drawn Masterpiece: Every frame, every enemy, and every magical effect is carefully hand-drawn and animated in a unique 2D anime style. Immerse yourself in a dark, melancholic, and visually stunning atmosphere.
  • Forge Your Nameless Destiny: The gods ignore you, and you will use that to your advantage. Forge your own legend amidst the chaos. The divine conflict is an opportunity; how will you exploit it to carve your path?

From the game's Steam page.