11 bit studios develops Frostpunk 2but he also edits The Thaumaturgea role-playing game designed by Fool’s Theory. The title is a little late, but it will arrive on computers this month, the developers share today a long gameplay video to show its many mechanics.
The Thaumaturge takes us as a reminder to a fantastic version of Warsaw, in 1905, in an esoteric atmosphere. The long sequence follows the character of Wiktor Szulski investigating with his powers in the quest To Dust, You Shall Returnpresented by the developers:
The particular quest “To Dust, You Shall Return” takes place in different locations in Warsaw, a city which was under Russian rule at that time. A city that felt like a melting pot with Poles, Russians and Jews living on its streets, a thriving pre-WWII culture and architecture that now serves as a unique setting for an RPG. At the beginning, Wiktor heads to the elegant Imperial Hotel to meet Swietłana, a member of the Tsar’s court, in need of escape from the city. Later, the story will take him to a London bar and its dark neighborhood to meet equally dark people.
The meeting at Wiktor’s hotel with the Ochrana, the Tsar’s secret police, shows turn-based combat. During combat, the player can predict the movements of their enemies using their thaumaturgical powers and act accordingly, as well as use the unique abilities of the ethereal beings: the salutors. Inspired by folk tales from different regions, salutors also allow you to manipulate people as you wish; nothing is more effective when the player finds themselves in a delicate situation. But, we end up learning that everything has a price. Through this quest, the player will learn more about Wiktor’s powers and see how to increase his abilities. Thus, it will be possible to improve one’s ability to control others, one’s combat skills, one’s ability to observe the surroundings during investigations and discover dialogues rich in choices.
Rufus Kubica, Head of Product Management, adds:
Genres, while practical frameworks, can seem limiting and as seasoned gamers we ask ourselves here at 11 bit studios: how can we do things differently?. Bypassing the traditional elements that can weigh down the experience, an overloaded inventory or an excess of too little loot, we have designed a personal narrative adventure that makes sense, with varied features like Wiktor’s thaumaturgical perception, character manipulation and our view of the combat system, to name a few. The Thaumaturge is the story of Wiktor’s trials and heritage. That’s what we focused on and that’s why the developers at Fool’s Theory and we decided to redesign the RPGs somewhat. In many role-playing games, you can differentiate between the main story and side quests or equipment quests. Our goal was to ensure that the side content integrated seamlessly into the main story, offering players an immersive experience within a myriad of small stories, allowing them to lose themselves in the sumptuous fresco that is the Warsaw of 1905.
The Thaumaturge release date is set for February 20, 2024 on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions will arrive later. You can find maps PSN on Amazon, Cdiscount And there Fnac.
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