Central Africa’s First Video Game Gets Plugged In

Last year, IGM brought you the news about the creation of Aurion: Legacy of the Kori-Odan , the first video game being produced in central Africa .

Kiro’o Games, based in Cameroon, first began crafting the game back in 2003. Now, a dozen years later, they are almost finished with Aurion , which is based on African folklore and traditional legends blended with authentic African history and innovative storytelling.

It’s the tale of a young prince and princess, Enzo and Erine, who must go on a great quest to bring peace to Enzo’s feuding royal family so that they can finally get married and be crowned king and queen of Zama. To do this, they must travel across the six continents of the world of Auriona, defeating enemies and resolving conflicts as they gather together Enzo’s scattered legacy.

The developers are excited to announce both the newest gameplay video, seen above, and also their newly established publishing partnership. Plug-In Digitalhas joined the Aurion project, signing on to publish the completed game, which was Greenlit on Steamearlier this year. PID, as it is known colloquially, is a relatively young French company which has already published over twenty indie games from more than a dozen developers.

Aurion is a single-player adventure for PC, and is expected to launch later this year. It is set be available in English and French, and employs both side-scrolling action and vertical freedom of movement, allowing the unfolding combat and exploration to flow dynamically. The developers are eager for viewer feedback on the new gameplay video, which they hope will guide them into making a game that appeals to the widest possible audience. Interested players will want to keep an eye on the Kiro’o Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube channel.