The game is set in Ekron, a planet that may seem peaceful, but its past is clearly scarred by war. You take the role of Eneas, a young and bold cadet at Petra Martial Institute that has trained his entire life to become an Anakim pilot, a cutting-edge mech that absorbs and transforms the energy around it into a special ability, but something goes wrong and his Anakim won’t develop it.

That’s why, when a civil war threatens to burst, Eneas will be forced to join an experimental program that will allow him to fight The Renegades, a rogue group of Anakim pilots that are ready to destroy the planet.

Fire up the Anakim mech, strap in, hang on, and blast and slash through Renegade forces! Help Eneas and friends uncover the truth beforethe world suffers a cruel and untimely demise. Defenders of Ekron promises to be a must-have title for adventure and shmup fans worldwide!

Bringing a host of fresh features to the shmup genre, including free-roaming exploration, mixed melee combat, and other genre-defying features, Defenders of Ekron presents players with a truly unique experience. A story-driven narrative and hard rock soundtrack by in-house band, Action Replay, will keep players firmly strapped in their cockpits as they battle across 10 levels filled with a wide range of enemies and massive screen-filling bosses!

Originally scheduled for May 16, 2017, Defenders of Ekron will be released on Steam and the PlayStation Network (PS4) starting July 11, 2017 for $14.99.

Features

• 360° shooting range to defeat all kind of enemies.
• Exploration modes: Analyze and navigate in search for enemies and information.
• Battle modes: Learn new skills and combine them to suit your game style.
• Oxus Blaster: release a destructive attack to reduce everything to ashes.
• Oxus Shield: sometimes defense is the best offence.
• Upgrade yourself: Pyromancy, dashing, sword-fighting, electromagnetism and more!
• Immersive Story: Uncover the truth beneath everything