Asym Altered Axis pits a real-time strategy player against up to 5 players playing cooperative stealth action.

The strategy player sets the deadly stage with a variety of traps and units while the action player team has to then infiltrate the level to steal the valuable Cell Nexus. The battle starts in total darkness with the strategy player searching for the action players from the skies, using the light trails generated from the action players as clues. Once the action players are discovered or the Cell Nexus is stolen, the stage suddenly lights up and all traps come alive, dramatically changing the pace of the game from tense stealth action into a flashy cat-and-mouse chase!

Who will prevail: the Action players who can steal the Cell Nexus and successfully escape, or the Strategy player who captures all Action players?

Developer MIXI announced that Asym Altered Axis is hosting its first Alpha Test from October 18th 20:00 (PDT).

Anyone can join the Alpha Test by requesting playtest access from its Steam page.

“We’re so excited to finally be able to invite players to the Alpha playtest because their feedback is invaluable,” said Yas Hayakawa, the producer of Asym Altered Axis. “With a game like Asym where two totally different genres are colliding, players can choose which side they want to play. This allows Asym to embrace players with different play styles and create a shared space where players with different preferences can enjoy the game together.”

About the Alpha Test

• What: In this Alpha Test, players will be able to experience the cross-genre battle, the core gameplay of Asym
• When: From October 18th 20:00 to October 23rd 23:59 (PDT)
• How To Join: Request a playtest access from Asym’s Steam page (Windows PC required)
• Note:
  • Since this Alpha Test is conducted with the servers in the US, users might experience slight delay in the gameplay depending on the region
  • Match making may take time depending on the time of day and the number of participants in the test.

Key Features:

• The Strategy Player Side
  • Defend Your Domain With Traps & Units - Strategy players can set their own stage with the Level Editor feature. Fortify your fortress with various traps and units such as watchtowers and AI guards as you prepare to protect your Cell Nexus against the upcoming heist.
  • Sabotage Puny Infiltrators From On High - The strategy player scours down for the heist crew as a pair of giant hands in a world of their own creation. Hunt for the action players’ glowing trails to track them down.
  • Annihilate Action Players With Your Arsenal - Along with the many traps at their disposal, the strategy player can also land direct hits to action players with a multitude of skills. Rain fireballs and ice attacks, or unleash carnage with the satellite laser that can annihilate large portions of the stage.
• The Action Player Side
  • The Thrill Of Stealthily Pulling Off A Heist - Infiltrate the strategy player’s stage under cover of darkness and steal the precious Cell Nexus undetected. Be cautious not to move around too quickly as this leaves a trail of light exposing you to the enemy.
  • Play Solo Or Team Up With Up To 5 Players - Quietly infiltrate alone or team up with up to 5 other players. Rescue your downed teammate, or abandon them and escape alone, the choice is yours!
  • Master Your Weapons & Ultimate Skills - Using a variety of weapons such as smoke grenades and guns can lead the heist to success. By using the ultimate skills, action players can transform into different animals with unique abilities to aid in their mission.

Asym Altered Axis is in development for PC (Steam).