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File #12 // March Update

Altered Alma · published 2 Apr 2025, 15:07 UTC

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Hey there, awesome gang:
Hope you're all kicking off the year in high spirits! The journey from the year's start till now has been a whirlwind for us. Thanks for all your support this kickstart of the year, we’re working hard on Altered Alma to improve and expand this amazing adventure in Neo Barcelona!
We have a few announcements to make, so let's get started!!

Back From GDC!!🎶

And not Empty Handed!
GDC 2025 was an unforgettable experience for us at 2Awesome Studio! We kicked things off with Day of the Devs, where we had the incredible opportunity to showcase Altered Alma alongside some of the most exciting indie games out there. Seeing players experience our game firsthand and getting direct feedback from the community was truly inspiring.

Our journey at GDC didn’t stop there. We took part in the Meet to Match pitching session, sharing our vision for Altered Alma and exploring exciting new opportunities. It was amazing to see so much interest in what we’re building!
We were also honored to be featured at the European Game Showcase, a fantastic event that allowed us to present Altered Alma to an international audience of publishers, investors, and industry professionals. Networking with other talented European developers and getting exposure on such a global stage was an invaluable experience.
And here’s the big news—we were not only nominated for a Best in Play Award, but we actually won one! Being recognized at GDC’s Best in Play was an absolute highlight for us, and it means so much to see the passion and hard work we’ve put into Altered Alma being celebrated.

More Home Events

We are also happy to announce that we will attend to another Spanish event/festival, this time in Toledo Matsuri 2025, located in the Recinto Polideportivo de Salto de Caballo, an event full of Video games, Board games, E-Sports, anime and many more.
You can find us at the Indie Zone along with other amazing Indie games and studios, we will wait for you there.

Development Progress

We’ve been hard at work refining Altered Alma, and we’re excited to share some big improvements! Our movement system has been upgraded, making parkour and combat feel smoother and more dynamic than ever. Now, you’ll have more flexibility to chain parkour moves seamlessly while fighting, even when facing multiple enemies at once.

But that’s not all—we’ve also expanded the combat system with better combos and new attacks, giving you even more ways to take down enemies in style. Whether you prefer quick, agile strikes or powerful, devastating hits, the new mechanics will let you fight on your terms.

And here’s another exciting update—our spaceship companion, Bailey, they are getting animated! 🎨⚙️ Our beloved engineer will soon be joining the Esperanza crew, bringing even more life and personality to your journey.
We can’t wait for you to meet them in action!

Hill of God

In the world of Altered Alma, the legendary Hill of God—inspired by the real Montjuic in Barcelona—stands tall as the headquarters of The Crusaders, the city's elite law enforcers and mercenaries.

Perched above Neo Barcelona, this towering stronghold is both a symbol of order and a fortress of power. The Crusaders rule from here, enforcing their own version of justice, whether the city agrees with it or not. Expect intimidating architecture, high-tech security, and an air of authority that makes it clear—this is not a place you enter lightly.

But in a city like Neo Barcelona, power is never absolute, and even the mightiest fortresses have their cracks. What secrets lie within the Hill of God? That’s for you to find out… if you dare.

Upgrades and Updates

In a city like Neo Barcelona, where the skyline glows with endless neon, our visual effects need to match the energy of the night. That’s why we’ve given a fresh update to most projectiles, making sure every shot, blast, and impact looks as stunning as the city itself. One of our favorites? “The Malware”— If you're gonna fight in the neon-lit streets, might as well do it in style, right?

If you thought you could just run and hide—think again.
The Chaser is here to make sure that once you're spotted, there's no easy escape. These relentless hunters will lock onto you the moment they detect your presence and won’t stop until they’ve either torn you apart or lost sight of you.
Now, with a sleeker, sharper, and more agile design, they’re faster, deadlier, and more precise than ever. Every move is calculated, every attack is ruthless—leaving you even less room for mistakes. Are you ready to survive?

Dev Update: March Progress

Improved combat mechanics and new move-set
New bosses and enemies added to the game
Improved aerial movement for better parkour and combat
New VFX and reworked old VFX

A huge shoutout to everyone who’s been active on our Discord, giving us your love, support and feedback. Your input has been invaluable, helping us fine-tune the game to make it even better. We’ve been writing down notes like crazy, and we can’t wait to put them to good use as we polish up the final game.
And a special thanks to all the brave souls who’ve already taken Neo-Barcelona for a spin and shared their honest thoughts with us in the previous events– you rock!

Before leaving, read our past updates on Steam: