mask of soul

Mask of Soul is a 2D metroidvania action-adventure in which Cheong-oh Chasa, a gatekeeper of the Underworld, pursues escaped spirits amid the chaos of the collapsing boundary between the Underworld and the Living World and restores the balance of the world.

Explore twisted regions and awakened demons beneath the Red Moon, and experience precise parry combat, unique skills based on mask switching, and an oriental dark fantasy world inspired by traditional Korean mythology.

Precise parry-based combat

• Parry combat where you read enemy attacks and counter with precise timing

• Bosses demand different patterns, speeds, and timing

• A successful parry allows a powerful counterattack and can temporarily break the enemy’s Vigor

Combat style changes through mask switching

• Various spirit masks obtained while exploring regions

• Each mask provides unique skills, stats, and action motions

• Strategic gameplay focused on finding mask combinations suited for specific bosses or mechanics

An oriental dark fantasy world based on Korean mythology

• Modern reinterpretation of traditional Korean fantasy elements such as the Underworld, Yacha, spirits, and seals

• Story following the Red Moon and the secrets of an ancient war

• Backgrounds and character designs with a chilling yet mysterious atmosphere

Deep exploration in a metroidvania style

• Unique regional gimmicks and environmental puzzles

• Exploration areas expand as new masks and abilities are acquired

• Paths and hidden secrets unlocked after defeating bosses

Intense boss battles

• Bosses designed with a unique world view… Mid-bosses and main bosses appear across four regions

• Demon forms awakened by the Red Moon

• Classic boss design requiring pattern learning and parrying

Oriental dark art style

• Reinterpreting traditional patterns, the Underworld, narratives, and mythical beings with a modern sensibility

• Dreamlike yet rooted in ancient Korean oriental dark fantasy aesthetics