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Lie of Caelum: Spirit

ABOUT THIS GAME

Lie of Caelum: Spirit is a PSX-era inspired JRPG. Lead an unlikely squad to uncover a global conspiracy, master combo combat, and reveal hidden truths!

Where to Buy: Steam

Original Release Date: TBD
Genres: Anime, JRPG, Sci-Fi & Space
Players: Single Player
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC, Xbox Series
Developer: Classi5ed
Publisher: Classi5ed
GAME OVERVIEW & KEY FEATURES
  • Sci-Fi Mecha Premise: Set within a military science fiction universe, players navigate complex conspiracies surrounding Caelum. The overarching experience revives the tone of classic JRPGs while modernizing genre conventions.

  • Multi-Genre Combat Mechanics: Transition seamlessly between strategic turn-based mech battles, high-speed shoot-’em-up segments, and intimate on-foot exploration. Encounters feature visible overworld enemies, allowing players to execute preemptive LC strikes or instantly bypass weaker threats without random battles.

  • Deep Thematic Storytelling: Featuring over 60 hours of main campaign and 20 hours of side content, the game delivers an uncompromising look into the cast’s identities and philosophical beliefs. Players explore intersecting story arcs that delve into underlying mysteries, fully localized in English and Japanese.

  • Dynamic Traversal & Progression: Navigating expansive environments involves platforming and utilizing character-specific background skills. Uncovering hidden lore, secret caches, and restricted areas is directly shaped by strategic party composition and LC investments.

  • Retro-Modern Audiovisual Design: The visual style merges 2D pixel-art characters with 3D environments and atmospheric lighting to evoke a classic 32-bit console aesthetic. The original soundtrack heavily features early-2000s techno and orchestral elements, composed by Mushra, Kurippertronixxx, Motoi Sakuraba, and other composers.