Inti Creates has released a new demo for hybrid 2D action/strategy game Kingdom’s Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster on PC as part of Steam Next Fest, which lasts until March 2. The limited-time demo includes access up until the second dungeon of Kingdom’s Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster, and character levels are capped at level 10. Save data from the Steam demo will be transferrable to the full game.
Kingdom’s Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster launches on April 23 for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The new title costs $14.99, and players who own the game on Switch may upgrade to the Switch 2 version for free via an Upgrade Pack. An Azure Striker Gunvolt Character Skin Pack will be available featuring the Gunvolt (Alchemist), Copen (Imperial), Kirin (Zipangu), and Lola (Wizard) skins.
Lastly, here’s an overview of Kingdom’s Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster, via Steam:
Kingdom’s Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster
A kingdom-rebuilding adventure filled with action and strategy!
Kingdom’s Return is an action RPG where you’ll adventure to restore your fallen kingdom. Collect materials in 2D side-scrolling adventure stages, then use them in the strategy part to rebuild your kingdom and power up your characters!
Story
In a world of swords, magic, and fairies, you are a lone adventurer who suddenly becomes tasked to revive the ruined kingdom of Almacia along with the Fairy of Time, Chronos.
Through adventure (action) and revival (strategy), restore the kingdom to its former glory!
Adventure + Strategy
Kingdom’s Return combines action with strategy for an addictive hybrid experience!
In adventure stages, you’ll collect items for construction in the strategy part, all while levelling up your kingdom and characters.
You can approach each side in balance, or concentrate primarily on just one and still clear the game.
Build your kingdom and characters however you like!
When rebuilding your kingdom, the type of castle you select at the start will change how you build.
As you fill the land with buildings, the characters you take on adventures will also grow stronger.
Build the kingdom of your dreams and strengthen your allies!
The playable cast is brimming with personality!
Start your adventure by choosing from “Imperial”, “Wizard”, “Alchemist”, and “Zipangu”.
Each has unique stats, skills and attacks, so choose the one that fits your action style!
You can always change characters while in your kingdom, so you’ll always have a variety of styles to choose from!
Adventure in an idyllic fantasy world!
In Kingdom’s Return, you’ll build your cozy fantasy kingdom and bravely adventure into dungeons.
Get quests from villagers, build up your lands, and play around with powerful bosses!
This is your kingdom to rebuild how you want!
