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!

The Technocratic Republic of Ekron has been blessed with an abundance of skilled men and women who proudly and bravely serve their country sacrificing a great deal for the cherished causes of freedom and democracy for almost a year; and In Vitro Games salute their bravery, support, ideas, and feedback in the creation of a more solid and enjoyable experience - Happy to announce Defenders of Ekron Definitive Edition (FREE upgrade for those who already own the regular version).

In Vitro Games is committed to recognizing and honoring as many pilots as possible coming from different training platforms - Xbox One time is here! We heard you and it will available on the Microsoft console along withPlayStation 4 and PC.

We owe our pilots a debt of gratitude which can never be fully repaid - We hope you really enjoy among some other additional content, the 8-bit version of the video game called Invaders of Ekron, with a retro vertical shoot'em up gameplay plus a completely new level. It will also be able to enjoy the requested Boss Rush Mode, where pilots will face 13 bosses in a row.

Key Features:

• 10 levels to shoot up and explore in full 360° freedom
• A highly-immersive story - dig deeper to uncover the truth behind the Technocratic Republic of Ekron
• Use the Anakim mech to analyze and navigate diverse environments to reveal hidden threats, enemies, allies, and unlock key information
• Mix combat skills to compliment any playstyle: melee-based sword fighting, pyromancy, electromagnetism, dashing, and more
• 53 Simulation Training Drills allow players to hone their skills and earn extra Oxus that can be used on missions, or in the Hangar to upgrade their Anakim mech
• Adrenaline-fueled soundtrack performed and recorded by in-house hard rock band, Action Replay

Currently available for PS4 and PC, Defenders of Ekron Definitive Edition will be availableon August 7th for €12.99/$12.99/£9.99.