Stylish action RPG Shade of the Marionette: The Story of Piyorita showcases doll battles and crafting in first trailer 

South Korean studio Kiwiwalks has released the first trailer for its upcoming 3D action RPG Shade of the Marionette: The Story of Piyorita. The story follows Piyorita, a doll with no emotions or memories, who sets out to become a complete masterpiece by absorbing other dolls. The game is set in the WitchSpring universe, based on Kiwiwalks’ long-running turn-based RPG series. 

Shade of the Marionette begins with Piyorita waking up in the White Nest. Spurred by a familiar voice, she takes up arms to destroy and absorb the life forces of other dolls to make herself whole. These other dolls (dubbed “Failures”) are jealous of Piyorita and want to absorb her life force so that they may become whole themselves. The story is divided into different “rooms.” The order in which you unlock rooms influences the scenes you witness and how the narrative unfolds. 

The game’s new trailer showcases the isometric perspective and fast-paced melee combat. In addition to standard attacks, you can use deflects and counters to turn enemy strikes to your advantage. Using a variety of weapons and tools, Piyorita fights both humanoid and animal-looking dolls. You’ll also fight several bosses, many of which can be summoned after they are defeated. The Giant White Spider that Piyorita fights at the beginning of the trailer, for example, can be seen being summoned by her to take on the Furore boss at the end. 

Materials you acquire from exploration and combat can be brought back to the White Nest hub area, where you can upgrade your equipment, craft new tools, unlock new spells, and manage the boss dolls you have collected(bosses can be customized to enhance their combat effectiveness). You can also switch up Piyorita’s appearance from the White Nest. 

Shade of the Marionette: The Story of Piyorita is set to release in the second half of 2027 for Windows (Steam) and consoles. 

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