Side-scrolling 2D action game Eastern Exorcist is out now via Steam Early Access

Developer Wildfire Game and publisher bilibili have launched stylish 2D action game Eastern Exorcist via Steam Early Access. The game, which was in part inspired by Chinese opera, stars a powerful exorcist going up against an entire horde of vicious demons threatening the land with their evil influence. Taking place in a fictional eastern environment and featuring lovely hand-drawn visuals, Eastern Exorcist places its focus on fluid, melee-oriented combat, with players having to master the use of their trusty sword in order to overcome the endless armies of monsters thrown their way. Here’s a trailer to whet your appetite:

Eastern Exorcist is available right now via Steam Early Access, with a PlayStation 4 version also being planned to be released at a later date.