Jrago II: Guardians of Eden

About

Jrago II: Guardians of Eden is a 2D co-operative platformer blending Metroidvania exploration with action-RPG combat. You and a friend take control of Jrago and other guardians, crossing hand-drawn levels teeming with demons. Progress by upgrading skills to access new areas while fighting through shadowy landscapes under a blood-red moon. The sequel deepens the mystery of Eden's disappearance and the return of an ancient evil. Co-op play allows two players to share the workload, though most content can be tackled solo. Set for release June 18, 2024, it runs on PC with both single-player and multiplayer options.

Storyline

it was exactly one year to the day, when we lost the light... It first began with the shrouding of the sun, which lead to the continual darkness... The blood red full moon has risen, and now it watches over us with an evil gaze... Our greatest fears have come! demons and monsters have emerged from the shadows! It is now our darkest hour, as our kingdom has fallen under attack! Our defenses cannot hold out much longer. I hope this letter finds you soon, old friend SAGE King of Lighthaven hidden from the rest of the world, there was a mysterious land which was protected from the plight of darkness... set apart and excluded from outside forces, herein lies the secluded village of eden. it was indeed one year ago that jrago the demon hunter, one of eden's guardians, fought and prevailed against the powers of darkness and restored the light to the land. After the battle, he returned to eden. But soon after, it appeared as though the village had vanished. No one has seen or heard of anyone from eden since, nor could it be found. Now, one year later, darkness has begun to overshadow the face of the earth, and the red moon signifies the return of the evil one. this is the story of jrago and the guardians of eden...