Blu: Chronicles of Talpa

About

Blu: Chronicles of Talpa puts you in control of a young ninja named Blu who must fight through a corrupted fantasy kingdom. You navigate levels filled with deadly monsters while using classic beat em up moves to clear the path. The game supports local co-op so you can team up with a friend to take down enemies together or compete against each other in multiplayer modes. Your character starts without the sacred stones that protect others, relying instead on sharp reflexes and ninja skills to survive the invasion. The story sees the Guardians of Talpa turn into villains after a council member corrupts their power sources. Blu stands as the last hope to stop these corrupted figures from bringing about a dystopian future. Community ratings suggest players enjoy the chaotic energy of the local co-op battles where friends can give opponents no rest during the fight. The game blends platforming with heavy combat action in a single player or group setting. Damian Robinet delivered this indie title as a straightforward action adventure that focuses on clean gameplay loops rather than complex narratives.

Storyline

The once lush and flourishing world of Talpa has now fallen into the hands of the Corrupted. Environments that were once vibrant and full of life, are now infected by the evil that plagues the land and all of its inhabitants. For centuries, Guardians have been chosen by the Order to preserve peace in the kingdom of Talpa. In order to help him in his duty, each chosen one is entrusted with a legendary stone, which he must wisely use to maintain the balance of forces. But the day a council member corrupts the sacred stones, he breaks a seal from ancient times that unleash diabolical energy, which now spreads over the lands of Talpa. This dark energy awakened the Corrupted, vile embodiment of elemental stones, which took over the guardians, who now seek to reanimate Wohlra, and uphold a dystopian future in which he reigns supreme. With all of the guardians under the influence of Wohlra's will, the fate of Talpa rests on the shoulder of the only uncorrupted warrior. Blu, a young apprentice without stone, found herself untainted by the evil takeover of Wohlra, making her the last hope to restore the balance of Talpa. With her unmatched ninja skills, abilities, and reflexes, she is all the world has. And when all she knows is at stake, failure is not an option.