Roguelike + Forging Soulslike RPG “The Shimmering Horizon and Cursed Blacksmith” Launches on Steam on 11/28!
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Today’s featured game is —
Developed by the Taiwanese indie game circle Ason and published by 072 Project,
the brand-new Steam title
“The Shimmering Horizon and Cursed Blacksmith”
is officially launching on 11 / 28!
Recently, the team has been holding a countdown celebration campaign on social media,
revealing multiple collaboration character illustrations,
creating a lively and exciting pre-launch atmosphere!
● Key Features of “The Shimmering Horizon and Cursed Blacksmith”
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Roguelike Randomized Dungeons
Every time you enter a dungeon, the layout, routes, and events change dynamically,
delivering a highly replayable exploration experience.
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Real-Time Forging System
Players can gather materials on the fly during their adventures
and instantly forge over 100 different weapons,
greatly expanding tactical variety and build possibilities.
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Soulslike Progression System
By collecting “Souls” through combat,
players can exchange them at their base for permanent upgrades and key items,
emphasizing a challenging gameplay loop where risk and growth go hand in hand.
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Full Japanese Voice Acting × High-Quality Live2D Character Animation
A total of six main characters appear in the game.
All dialogue — including elite enemies — is fully voiced by Japanese voice actors,
paired with beautifully crafted Live2D animations for high-quality presentation.
You can already catch glimpses of these charming characters
through the official promotional trailer!
Watch the promotional video (YouTube)
🔞 All-Ages Version & R18 Version Launch Simultaneously
“The Shimmering Horizon and Cursed Blacksmith” will release in two versions:
✅ All-Ages Version
✅ R18 Version
Players can choose the version that best suits their preferences
and enjoy the full experience in their own way!
● Related Links & Community Info
Ason Team Plurk:
https://www.plurk.com/Ason_oaneashi
DLsite “The Shimmering Horizon and Cursed Blacksmith” page:
https://www.dlsite.com/maniax/announce/=/product_id/RJ309598.html
That wraps up today’s preview! With **only a few days left until the 11 / 28 release**, the final countdown is on! If you love **Roguelike + Soulslike + Forging** gameplay, don’t forget to add **“The Shimmering Horizon and Cursed Blacksmith”** to your watchlist and get ready to jump in on launch day!
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