Side-Scrolling Action Cat Game Umbraclaw Launches This May

INTI CREATES has announced that its newest 2D action game, Umbraclaw, will launch for the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch and PC on 30 May 2024.

A demo will be available during the Steam Next Fest February 2024 Edition.

Umbraclaw tells the story of Kuon, a house cat who has died in the mortal world, after she awakens in the Soulplane, a realm of the dead. She must challenge the perilous underworld to return home to her owner in this 2D action adventure. Kuon’s story can meet a multitude of endings depending on her and the player’s actions and choices.

The player controls the cat Kuon as she searches for a way to open the “Boundary” to the mortal world and return home. The dangerous terrain and frightful fiends of the Soulplane present a near-impossible challenge for a mere house cat. Any single hit to the tiny feline means instant death.

However, it also means a new chance—Kuon has the power of “Anima Revive” to revive her with a new skill, once again challenging the trials that await her. Kuon’s story can meet a multitude of endings depending on her and the player’s actions and choices. Her struggles to break the cycle of life and death may even touch your very soul.

Taking the helm of development on Umbraclaw, Blaster Master Zero director Satoru Nishizawa will show that cats are not just cute, but cool heroes as well. The game also features an enchanting, art-book graphical style with a hint of darkness that reflects its story.
Will Kuon be able to break through the Boundary to return home safely…?

Check out the trailer below: