Combat typically pits Rune Knights against Rune Knights, which might sound rather static but it’s actually filled with variety. Their tale is a mature one with heaps of nuance and rival kingdoms whose major players are mostly three-dimensional enough that you’ll want to keep a who’s-who list around for maximum enjoyment. So, what’s it about? Several nations get swept-up in a continent-wide war with as much intrigue as bloodshed. (And yes, RPGFan has been around for long enough that we have a contemporaneous review for it.) Fans of the cult classic rejoiced, and happily for all, The Legend of Runersia is pretty gosh-darn good. In one of the wildest surprise announcements in recent JRPG history, this sequel to a rather obscure old game called Brigandine: Legend of Forsena was 22 years in the making. We have corrected the date above.īrigandine: The Legend of Runersia – December 10th (PS4)īrigandine: The Legend of Runersiais yet another port in this week’s port-heavy RPG slate. So there looks to be no shortage of things to explore and discover! This week, Woodsalt is coming to Windows via Steam, with console versions planned down the line as well.Ĩ:11pm UPDATE: Earlier today, Woodsalt was listed as releasing this week, but we have noticed the game now has a January 9th listing on Steam. The shorter runtime is a blessing, since it can often make for more concise storytelling… but also because Woodsalt has three main story endings and a whopping 22 side story endings, with ten of these endings being secret. The developers specifically cite ’90s-era RPGs and Atlus’ Persona series as influences, so that may give you an idea of the feel Team Woodsalt is going for. During the 9–10 hour main story, you’ll learn about a conspiracy on Nu-Terra to prevent humankind from trying to head back to Earth. Like Fry from Futurama, Emcy was born on Earth and awoken from stasis. You can find Woodsalt on Steam or the Nintendo Switch eShop from 13th October, currently set to retail at £19.99 (around $35 AUD).A thousand years after Earth was evacuated due to being ravaged by natural disasters, Woodsalt puts you in the shoes of Emcy on the planet Nu-Terra. There is no levelling and no dying, and they describe it as “an interactive book with free-roam.” With inspiration drawn from the Persona series, adventure games, and anime, Woodsalt looks like a nostalgic low-stakes thriller for the story lovers. Team Woodsalt claim that they are making this title from a desire to chill out and play a game without stress. A complex, choice-driven narrative promises multiple endings, with a further intriguing quote from the trailer: “ No filler. Several key features of the game are shown in its trailer, including an unusual art style, toeing the line between classic chibi-JRPG and a mysterious Twin Peaks vibe. Developers state that Woodsalt is “ free from fetch quests or filler, every chapter a full piece of the overarching puzzle and wanderlust of the city.” Emcy will uncover secrets, form relationships, and complete extensive quests. This city is filled with bizarre inhabitants (including a dog with a space helmet, which speaks to me on the purest of levels) and is contained within a massive bubble. A narrative-driven adventure inspired by 90s JRPGs, Woodsalt promises a quirky, relaxed experience that lets you explore its futuristic world at your own pace.įollowing the mysterious awakening of protagonist Emcy after a thousand years of cryo-sleep, players will be able to journey through the sprawling city of Nu-Terra. London-based developers Team Woodsalt have announced the release of their first game, Woodsalt, launching on PC and Nintendo Switch in October this year.
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