Fit check
Is Chronicles of 2 Heroes: Amaterasu's Wrath worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Players who enjoy 16-bit action platformers with Metroidvania elements
- Fans of Japanese mythology who want combat-focused exploration
- Players who like switching between melee and ranged characters during platforming
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a relaxed or low-pressure platformer may find the stated intense action and old-school challenges demanding
- Players wanting a single-character moveset may not enjoy managing two protagonists with different movement and combat rules
- Players looking for a climbing-focused or puzzle-led adventure will find its emphasis on combat and platforming different
Our take on Chronicles of 2 Heroes: Amaterasu's Wrath
The store copy gives substantial space to the setting, pixel art, and the promise of up to 20 abilities. Its practical description is narrower: it identifies the two characters’ core restrictions and several example abilities, but does not explain the broader structure of exploration or progression.
What is Chronicles of 2 Heroes: Amaterasu's Wrath?
Chronicles of 2 Heroes is a 16-bit action platformer set in a myth-inspired version of feudal Japan.
Players alternate in real time between Kensei, a samurai who fights at close range but cannot jump, and Ayame, a kunoichi who uses ranged attacks and greater agility. Their combined abilities are used to overcome platforming challenges, fight ronin, yokai, and other enemies, and advance toward Osaka. The campaign follows the siblings as they seek the three sacred treasures that give Empress Himiko her power under Amaterasu’s rule. Progression includes up to 20 abilities, including ground attacks, enemy stuns, double-jumping, and access to higher platforms.
How Chronicles of 2 Heroes: Amaterasu's Wrath plays
- 01Real-Time Character Switching
- Kensei and Ayame can be exchanged during play to combine their different movement and combat capabilities.
- 02Distinct Combat Styles
- Kensei uses a katana at close range, while Ayame attacks from a distance and moves more freely.
- 03Ability Progression
- Up to 20 abilities include ground attacks, enemy-stunning moves, and double-jumping.
- 04Japanese Mythology Setting
- The enemies include ronin and yokai, while the story centers on Amaterasu, Empress Himiko, and three sacred treasures.
Chronicles of 2 Heroes: Amaterasu's Wrath compared to similar games
Sundered: Eldritch Edition is also described as a Metroidvania, while Chronicles of 2 Heroes centers on switching between two protagonists with different combat and movement rules. Sundered emphasizes chaotic action and includes the Magnate of the Gong update, whereas Chronicles of 2 Heroes focuses on 16-bit platforming, Japanese mythology, and a campaign involving three sacred treasures.
Chronicles of 2 Heroes: Amaterasu's Wrath: platforms & release
Is Chronicles of 2 Heroes: Amaterasu's Wrath worth it?
It is worth it if: players who enjoy 16-bit action platformers with Metroidvania elements. Skip it if: players seeking a relaxed or low-pressure platformer may find the stated intense action and old-school challenges demanding.
Where can I download Chronicles of 2 Heroes: Amaterasu's Wrath?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Chronicles of 2 Heroes: Amaterasu's Wrath's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Chronicles of 2 Heroes: Amaterasu's Wrath on?
Windows only.
