Release Date: March 15, 2018
A roguelike RPG based on incredibly complex mechanics and created by My Next Games - an independent Polish developer. The player takes on the role of an adventurer who explores both mysterious and dangerous areas of the place known as the Archives. The player either fights the enemies or sneaks pass them, gathering loot and developing their character along the way.
The Shadowborn for PC is a roguelike RPG, which stands out with its relatively complex mechanics. The game is played from a top-down view and the action is set in a dark fantasy world. This is the debut of My Next Games - an independent Polish developer. The Shadowborn gained recognition on its very announcement, for it was awarded two prestigious prizes at the Digital Dragons 2015 conference (Poland). One of those was the Best Indie Game Award in the Indie Showcase contest.
Assuming the role of a daredevil, the player explores both dangerous and mysterious areas of the place known as the Archives. The player either fights their enemies or sneaks pass them unnoticed, gathering the loot and developing the protagonist. Character development is one of the most significant and interesting elements of The Shadowborn. Practically, every action of the player has its impact on the skills and personality of the protagonist - for instance, drinking beer regularly leads to alcohol addiction and reaching for every coin can result in falling ill with gold fever. Obviously, each of such conditions has its more or less perceptible influence on the course of the playthrough.
Also, other mechanics the game is based on display a high level of complexity. For example, wounds fall into different categories here. For each of different diseases and ailments, a different cure is needed. Medications have different forms as well. To illustrate, using the worst kind of bandages can cause an infection.
In The Shadowborn for PC, combat is unusual as well, for it combines elements of typical turn-based games with hack-and-slash mechanics. The game is a representative of the roguelike subgenere, thus high difficulty level is an important characteristic of it.
The Shadowborn for PC is a two-dimensional game offering pleasant graphics that resemble drawings.
Platforms:
PC Windows March 15, 2018
Nintendo Switch October 4, 2018
Developer: My Next Games
Publisher: My Next Games
Age restrictions: 16+
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System Requirements for Soulblight Video Game:
PC / Windows
Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core 2 Duo, 2 GB RAM, graphic card Intel HD or better, 2 GB HDD, Windows XP.
Game Ratings for Soulblight Video Game.
Cubed3: 3 / 10 by Renan Fontes
Tedious, meandering, and needlessly obtuse, Soulblight is far better conceptually than it is in execution. The prospect of uncovering the mysteries of a dying world is gripping enough, but the story is told in such a convoluted manner that forming any sort of narrative attachment is virtually impossible. Not helping matters are the title's poor technical performance on Nintendo Switch and the sheer insufferable nature of its combat. Coupled with a top-down aesthetic that frankly does the gameplay no favours, Soulblight offers little of value despite a relatively interesting premise.
PS4Blog.net: 7 / 10
If you're looking for a challenging and dark top-down roguelike on Nintendo Switch, then Soulblight is going to cover those needs. It's an addictive experience that will keep you coming back for more even when the game chews you and spits you back over and over again. The Tainting Mechanic is certainly something different that sets this one apart from other roguelikes, and it's something I'm sure you'll get to enjoy.
GameSpew: 5 / 10 by Matt Eakins
Soulblight isn't built for everyone, even diehard rogue-like fans. One day I'll venture back to the Soul Tree, I'm sure of it. Just don't think it'll be anytime soon.
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