Fact Sheet
Developer:
Winter Crew
Based in Manila, Philippines
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Founding Year:
2020
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Website:
https://www.fallentearascension.com/
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Genre:
Metroidvania
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Platforms:
Windows (PC), XBox, PlayStation, Nintendo
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Steam:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1446900/Fallen_Tear__The_Ascension/
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ESRB:
E with Fantasy Violence
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Number of Player/s:
Single Player
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MSRP:
15usd - Early Bird & pre-order
18usd - Kickstarter
25usd - Regular price
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Release Date:
Q4 2025
About Winter Crew
Winter Crew is a Philippines-based Studio founded in the year 2020. The Studio focuses solely on developing original video games of the highest quality, Winter Crew is a small team of passionate developers working on our debut title, Fallen Tear: The Ascension. While this is Winter Crew’s first original video game, our team has a long history of developing games for international clients - ranging from AAA gaming studios to first-in-class animation studios. As storytellers and players who love the video game medium and its community, we hope to engage, inspire, and create memories for players that will last a lifetime.
Game Overview
Fallen Tear: The Ascension is an epic 2D JRPG Metroidvania adventure set in a vast magical world where you’ll fight dangerous beasts, defy corrupt gods, and face a multitude of challenges all in an attempt to bring balance back to your world.
Embark on this journey with Hira, a mysterious young boy who seeks the truth about his forgotten past. Along the way, bond with a multitude of fully-voiced characters to unlock new skills and abilities that will aid you in your battle through environments that constantly change and react to your choices - all in classic, hand-drawn animation.
Story
Raoah is a magical world teeming with lush landscapes and a vast array of denizens - held together in a delicate balance by its pantheon.
These ever peaceful gods worked harmoniously to keep the world in balance until a dark seed of corruption brought about war, suffering, and the collapse of the Raoahn way of life.
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With the world on the brink of destruction, Raoah’s one last hope to restore its balance resides in a mysterious boy named Hira. A link to his forgotten past could be the key that unlocks the power to save his world.
Gameplay
Battle through an onslaught of enemies, challenging puzzles, and constantly changing environments in a new take on the classic side-scrolling Metroidvania style.
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Fated Bonds
Discover and bond with new friends along the way to unlock new skills and abilities that you can mix and match to aid in your fight to restore Raoah’s balance.
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World
A vast open world where the choices you make shape your environment. Choose the path you wish to take, unlock hidden passages, and even fully customize the Temple in which you reside.
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Overgrowth
Hira’s hidden secret is your greatest weapon. Control the beast within and transform to unleash powerful new attacks and abilities.
Key Feature
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Compelling Story: Follow Hira's journey to uncover their forgotten past and restore balance to the world.
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2D JRPG Metroidvania: Explore a vast, interconnected world filled with secrets, challenges, and mysteries.
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Dynamic Combat: Battle dangerous beasts and confront corrupt gods with fluid, skill-based combat mechanics.
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Bonding System: Forge meaningful relationships with fully-voiced characters to unlock new skills and abilities.
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Hand-Drawn Art: Immerse yourself in lush, hand-drawn environments that react to your choices.
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Player Choice: Every decision shapes Hira's destiny and the outcome of the game.
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Modern Innovation: Classic gameplay mechanics revitalized with modern flair for an engaging experience.
Exclusive Feature:
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Innovative Combat Mechanics: Fluid combat system blending traditional JRPG elements with modern action, offering diverse strategies.
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Profound event Choices: Decisions influence not only Hira's journey but also the fate of companions and the world, offering a deeply personalized experience.
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Evolving Metroidvania Elements: Discover hidden paths, secrets, and challenges as the world dynamically transforms in response to player actions.
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Rich Artistic Experience and traditional animation: Hand-drawn artistry breathes life into a visually stunning world, immersing players in its captivating atmosphere.
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Unique Puzzles and Challenges: Encounter intricate puzzles and obstacles tailored to each area, requiring both wit and skill to overcome.