Assemble Entertainment and developer Zeth have announced a new game, Bound by Blades, that offers up a boss-rush-style RPG with an emphasis on challenging combat and crafting, but not demanding perfection of the player, like other games in the genre, check out the debut trailer for it below.

Embark on a journey through the magical world of Ashmyr, a once thriving land now left desolate and teeming with Ilcyon, bloodthirsty enemies scattered across the globe. Defeat formidable bosses, meet imaginative NPCs, and learn the lore behind Ashmyr’s mysterious downfall in this new game.

Bound by Blades follows the core gameplay of slaying bosses, harvesting their remains, and leveling/crafting gear. While not being as hardcore as the genre kings, Bound by Blades offers a fun and more casual approach to players who are looking to experience boss-rush gameplay. Created by solo developer Zeth, the title is a passion project aimed at giving players a more accessible entry into boss-centered RPGs. Told through an enchanting digital-sketchbook art style, follow the young Bound through their journey in Ashmyr to learn about the beginnings of the vile Ilcyon and other mysterious entities.

The game is coming to PC first later this year, with Switch and mobile happening soon after, but there is nothing beyond Q4 2022.