And we loved Battle Chasers: Nightwar, so that's a decent way to set up expectation of your game, in our opinion. But set up developer Goonswarm Entertainment did with its press release around the game, which is coming to Steam in full release this September 5, as well as on the Humble Store.

So what exactly is the game? Well, here's the official skinny (though you can play a free demo right here:

Sin Slayers is set in a world between worlds, the Valley of Fallen Sinners, where our heroes have been imprisoned after their deaths. To return to the world of the living they need to travel seven cursed lands, slay the seven Sin Lords, and destroy the seven magical seals. Wander through primeval forests, boneyards filled with crypts and the graves of fallen warriors, and other damned regions that will test even the bravest heart.

Features:

Classic JRPG turn-based combat system:
Sin Slayers’ turn-based combat system is built upon tactical decisions and team management. Every hero has unique combat skills and abilities, but only three will be available in your vanguard as you battle the underworld’s demonic hordes. The Priestess can heal her team, the Defender can shield the fragile Huntress and Priestess, and the Warrior can deal out punishing amounts of damage.

Atmosphere and universe:
The world and environments of Sin Slayers are inspired by the dark atmosphere of games like Dark Souls, Bloodborne and Diablo. The hopelessness and suffering of our heroes’ souls are reflected in the game’s monster design, dialogues, and cursed regions. The developers have pioneered the “bold” pixel technique to create darker shadows, dirtier dirt and more immersive surroundings. Bold pixel creates a truly unique atmosphere for the underworld.

Randomly generated locations:
Random level generation means tons of replayability. Every location will be different every time you play, allowing players to make new discoveries with each playthrough. Every region has its own curse that directly impacts gameplay. For example, in the Forest of Gluttony eating will raise the Sinfulness of your squad. In the Village of Envy, players won't be able to earn souls if their Sinfulness score isn't high enough.

Characters:
The game has 10 playable characters, each one of whom has their own unique set of skills and abilities. Your vanguard will always consist of 3 units, with the others remaining behind to protect the Old Church. Players must carefully consider who they wish to bring to the fight based on the strengths and weaknesses of the next boss, the current location’s specific curse, and their own playstyle.

Sinfulness:
Your actions and decisions along the way drive the Sinfulness of your team. If your Sinfulness score is high, expect tougher monsters but also better loot. If you want to keep things easy, make sure your sins are few.

Skills and Crafting:
The abundance of quests, items, secret locations and resources in the game will satisfy any "Munchkin.” The player will be able to craft a variety of items, weapons, armor and elixirs, from ordinary swords and iron armor to enchanted shields and fiery cloaks that will greatly boost squad strength. Each character in Sin Slayers has their own skill tree, including strikes, evasion, endurance, exhaustion of the enemy, and many other abilities. The player is free to build squad tactics as they see fit.

Additional quests:
The world of Sin Slayers is filled with optional tasks and random encounters. Every quest will add new goals and rewards to your playthrough. For example, you can decide to help a cursed merchant recover his former appearance, or leave him in the body of a filthy and ever hungry pigman.

Cursed locations:
The world of the game is divided into several locations. Each is cursed in its own way and will require the player to adjust their play style to succeed. If you want to win, you’ll need to constantly adapt your tactics depending on enemy types, locations, and your squad strengths and weaknesses.

Additionally, the developer has also revealed that the game will be playable on Windows, Mac OS X and Linux. Watch a trailer for the game embedded below.