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A mythic 16-bit Metroidvania where you explore, fight, and wield divine power to save a world in darkness
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The soundtrack will feature 4 different mix options for the base game:
1. SHVC-SOUND Chip (SNES Sound Chip Emulation)
2. OPN2 (YM2612) SEGA Genesis Sound Chip Emulation
3. SID (Commodore 64 Sound Chip Emulation)
4. Orchestral Modern Mix
Original Soundtrack Composed by Evan (Pine Wizard)
Original soundtrack © 2026 Evan Sowards (Pine Wizard).
Previews only. Not for redistribution.
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SWORD OF HOKUSHIN
SOH is inspired by priceless classics such as Super Metroid, Act Raiser, Mega Man X, Super Ghouls N' Ghosts, and Demon's Crest.
​Graphics: Hand crafted 16-bit pixel art meticulously established pixel by pixel. Real lighting system for a dark atmospheric feel. Emissive effects for dynamic glow.
​Gameplay: Advanced combat system featuring sword play, magic and spiritual abilities. Interaction system including chests, portals, save crystals, npcs, and more.
​Planned Features: HDR, CRT Effects, 4:3 | 16:9 | 21:9 | 32:9 aspect ratio support, Multiplayer (Online & Local), selectable retro OSTs featuring your favorite retro sounds from classic sound chips such as SFC (SNES), YM2612 (SEGA Genesis), SID (C64), and a modern OST. You will be able to customize your Sword of Hokushin experience to your desired tastes and style.
Sword of Hokushin is a dark fantasy retro inspired metroidvania game currently being independently (Indie) developed by Evan with pixel art created by two astonishingly talented Pixel Artists, David and Richard.
STORY
From the pulse of the North Star, a lightning strike brought forth Renima, the Archon of the Firmament—an angelic archon destined to restore balance to a world shrouded in darkness.
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Long ago, the immortal sage Caldite the First Remnant, guided by the Source of the Universe (OM), inscribed a prophecy foretelling the rise of the Forever Night. Its sign: seven celestial comets blazing across the sky. When this time comes, the Archon will strike the earth as on the first day of creation, to cleanse the corruption that threatens all realms.
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At the heart of this struggle are the Seven Star Crests of Creation, each hidden within a colossal stone hand. Only Renima can awaken them and link their power to the comets above.
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But darkness is spreading. The demon of the Forever Night seeks to collapse the human and demon realms into one world of chaos. Worse still, the Goddess Elf Seras, Holy Guardian of the Earth, has been captured, her fate tied to the survival of the world itself.
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Guided by Caldite, armed with the power of the firmament, and facing impossible odds, Renima must reclaim the seven star crests, defeat the demon, and rescue the Goddess Elf—or let the world fall into eternal night.