An Ankou v0.5.2a

An Ankou casts you as Death’s new servant, guiding lost souls from the land of the living in a fast-paced action roguelike. Each playthrough transforms you into the last soul to die that year—now reborn as the Ankou—with a scythe in hand, a trusty cart, and the tools of your former profession. Explore a haunted open world, scavenge resources, and craft ever-stronger gear to survive waves of demonic foes and powerful bosses.

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Every run introduces a different profession—blacksmith, soldier, apothecary, cook, and more—each unlocking unique weapons, abilities, and crafting recipes. Use your scythe to chop wood, gather plants, mine metal, or hunt beasts for rare components. Then combine those resources at your workbench to upgrade weapons, forge ammo, brew potions or cook nourishing meals that turn the tide of battle.

Combat in An Ankou shifts rapidly from cautious exploration to frenetic action. Initial skirmishes with minor demons soon escalate into overwhelming legions backed by fearsome bosses. Tailor your loadout and playstyle on the fly—will you rush in with heavy blades, pick enemies off from range, or bolster defenses with improvised traps? Victory requires balancing resource gathering, crafting, and strategic combat.

Customizable game modes let you pick sessions lasting from roughly 15 minutes to an hour. Face optional objectives that raise difficulty and rewards at your own pace. Multiple control schemes—dual sticks, single stick (with or without auto-aim), or mouse and keyboard—ensure comfort for all players. With scattered random events, unlockable gear, and regular updates, every excursion into the realm of the dead offers fresh thrills.

Key Features
• Become the Ankou: Reap souls and serve Death in a richly themed action roguelike.
• Profession System: Gain new abilities and items each run based on your former life’s trade.
• Forage & Craft: Harvest resources and hunt monsters to upgrade weapons, tools, and consumables.
• Fast-Paced Hordes: Battle ever-escalating waves of demons and challenging bosses.
• Customizable Sessions: Choose game lengths, objectives, and difficulty modifiers.
• Flexible Controls: Multiple schemes to suit controllers or keyboard and mouse.
• Endless Replayability: Random events, professions, and gear keep every playthrough unique.
• Ongoing Support: Regular content updates and new features ensure the adventure never ends.