Ember Knights is an action rogue-lite for 1-4 players where you play as legendary knights, the last spark of hope against the mad sorcerer Praxis and his hordes of unwavering fiends. Wield weapons & skills, build synergies with game-changing relics and free the universe of Praxis’ corruption.
The game offers fast-paced, fluid combat that allows players to hack and slash their way through hordes of enemies. The action-packed combat rooms require players to chain their attacks and perfectly time their swings to unleash devastating combos and fiery attacks. With a variety of weapons, each with their own modification system, players can tailor their playstyle to suit their preferences, from a fire-spreading scythe wielder to a relentless damage-resistant spellcaster.
Players will encounter over 60 unique monster variations, each with their own distinct attacks and behaviors, forcing them to adapt their playstyle to each encounter and learn from their mistakes. The game also features Elite and Champion enemies, which are the most resistant and deadliest versions of the mad sorcerer's minions, adding an extra layer of difficulty to the gameplay.
The game offers a deep and rewarding progression system, with 20 skills and well over 100 relics (game-changing items) for players to unlock and experiment with. By chaining together various skills and relics, players can create powerful and synergistic builds, ranging from a poison-spreading archer with summons to a relentless damage-resistant spellcaster. This level of customization and build-crafting encourages replayability and experimentation.
The cooperative multiplayer allows up to four players to team up and coordinate their efforts, setting up powerful combos and synergies between their different playstyles. However, the game's loot system, which has a free-for-all approach, has been noted by some players as a potential area for improvement.
Players will need to learn the intricacies of each boss's attacks and patterns to emerge victorious against the mad sorcerer's corrupted minions, from the Royal Phalanx to the Plague Bringer. These boss encounters are designed to push players' skills to the limit, requiring them to adapt their strategies and builds to overcome the challenges.
The game features a meta-progression system in the form of the Ember Tree, which allows players to permanently unlock and upgrade various boons that can ease their chances of success in future runs. This persistent progression system encourages players to keep pushing forward, as their efforts in each run will contribute to their overall progress and power growth.