Being and Becoming playtest set for December

CRITICAL REFLEX and Ichthys are letting players try out their Metroidvania game, Being and Becoming, with a playtest scheduled for December.

Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:

About

A seaside kingdom has been overtaken by a strange, shared dream, causing everyone to fall into a deep sleep. You’re one of the few who can consciously control their dreams, allowing you to move through this dream world and awaken others from their nightmares and illusions.

In Being and Becoming, you’ll explore a stunning pixel art world in a Metroidvania-style adventure. Your choices directly impact the story and the environment around you. Battle challenging bosses and discover fragments of a hidden truth about the Collective Dream. Can you solve the mystery and overcome the source of the corruption?

Key Features

Defeat and Summon Corrupted Dreamers – Kill and consume the spirits of those corrupted beyond recognition by the Collective Dream. Each new spirit absorbed can be summoned to defend and attack on your behalf.
Expand Your Arsenal – Assemble an arsenal of weapons wielded by noble spirits ensnared within the dream. Weave intricate combinations of attacks and utilize each weapon in a unique way to traverse the environment.
Brave the Kingdom Warped by Dreams – Explore a vast, interconnected world which unfolds based on your gameplay decisions. Unique playthrough-specific pathways and rooms will be available depending on where you choose to begin your crusade to quell the influence of the Collective Dream.
Shape the World Around You – Sleep does not absolve you of responsibility—your actions will shape the waking and dreaming world, determining their ultimate fate.
Gorgeous Pixel-Art Aesthetic – From picturesque to grotesque, each location has its own ambience and feel, decorated with detailed hand-crafted backdrops. Each boss has a distinctive personality, emphasized not only by the story, but also by dozens of unique animations and environmental interactions.
Fully Voiced-Over Characters and Atmospheric Original Soundtrack – Being and Becoming features a diverse cast of charming and terrifying voice acted characters and bosses. The soundtrack is filled with dynamic and atmospheric tracks that are shaped by and directly shape gameplay.