Release Date: September 26, 2019
A classic cRPG game with a turn-based combat system, set in a world created by the legendary American writer H.P. Lovecraft. We play the role of one of the inhabitants of the town of Arkham, which one day was transferred to another dimension and subjected to ancient, dark forces. The gameplay mechanics combines elements of classic cRPG games from the late 1990s with a number of unique, original solutions.
Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones is a classic two-dimensional cRPG with a turn-based combat system, set in a world created by the legendary American writer H.P. Lovecraft. The game was created by an independent Turkish studio, Cultic Games, and its production was partly financed thanks to a successful crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter.
Action game Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones takes us to the town of Arkham, which one day was detached from the Earth and moved to a strange and dark place, somewhere between dimensions. Since that memorable event, called Black Day by the inhabitants, the familiar world has disappeared, and the ghost of ancient, dark forces is looming over the town, having awaken after centuries of sleep. During the game, we play the role of one of the survivors of Arkham, who tries to find an answer to the question of what actually happened to his world and whether it is possible to oppose evil by restoring the old order of things.
Stygian's gameplay formula refers to classic cRPG productions from the late 90s, such as Planescape: Torment or the first installments of the Fallout series, on which the game developers themselves grew up. While playing, we are engaged in exploration, conducting extensive dialogues and performing subsequent main and side tasks, practically always rooted in the rich work of H.P. Lovecraft. When we enter the game, our first task is to create our own hero using several available character archetypes with different origins, attributes, skills and belief systems. This element significantly modifies the style of the game and the methods, in which our character will be able to cope with the difficulties encountered. Each of the archetypes has also received a slightly different prologue, combining with the main plot of the game. As the game progresses, our party can also be joined by numerous and very original NPCs.
Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones does not lack opportunities to fight, although it is a rather rare element and often a more profitable solution turns out to be to escape. On our way stands a whole lot of monsters not from this world, as well as mysterious cultists and other enemies. The battles resemble combat in the famous Heroes of Might and Magic and take place in a turn-based system, on separate screens divided into hexagonal fields. During the fight we can use the skills of individual heroes, as well as different types of white and black magic. An interesting fact is, however, that the use of magical abilities affects our character,having a negative impact on their physical or mental attributes.
As befits a cRPG, Stygian also has an extensive character progression system. To a certain extent it is determined by the character's archetype chosen at the beginning, but it does not limit us completely, allowing for a lot of freedom to develop and combine different skills in order to achieve various effects. One of the essential elements of the game, taken from more modern productions, is also a complex system of crafting. By using our knowledge and skills to combine items, in the game we can create not only weapons and equipment, but also spells.
Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones is characterized by isometeic hand-drawn two-dimensional visuals, unusual for a contemporary cRPG, made in a style similar to illustrations from old books. The whole thing combines inspirations from the works of H.P. Lovecraft with historical knowledge concerning the period of the 1920s presented in the game.
Platforms:
PC Windows
Developer: Cultic Games
Publisher: Fulqrum Games / 1C Entertainment
Age restrictions: 16+
Stygian : Reign of the Old Ones Review – Lovecraft Doesn't Die
Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones is one of those games you will love and hate at the same time – you just have to like the dense climate of Lovecraft's mythology and, like me, bear all the glitches that make completing the game neigh impossible.
PC WindowsAugust 12, 2016
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System Requirements for Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones Video Game:
PC / Windows
Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i3, 2 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce GTS 450 / Radeon HD 5750 or better, 5 GB HDD, Windows 7 64-bit.
Recommended System Requirements:
Intel Core i5, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GT 740 / Radeon HD 7730 or better, 5 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit.
Game Ratings for Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones Video Game.
Stygian : Reign of the Old Ones Review – Lovecraft Doesn't Die
Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones is one of those games you will love and hate at the same time – you just have to like the dense climate of Lovecraft's mythology and, like me, bear all the glitches that make completing the game neigh impossible.
PC WindowsDarkstation: 4.5 / 5 by Jukka Piira
The combination of a prose through plentiful and well-written dialogue and a peculiar, detailed cartoon art is really invigorating. Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones caught my insatiable imagination in a way no other game in the genre has done in a long time.
Player2.net.au: by Joel Guttenberg
Stygian really delivers on its Lovecraftian premise and mixing it with 1920’s style is a refreshing change The story and RPG elements are rich and immersive, but certain elements such as UI clutter, an abrupt ending and some bugs hold it back a little.
GamingTrend: 95 / 100 by Austin Fern
Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones is a fantastic RPG. The story is interesting, the characters are unique, the quests are varied, and the systems run deep. There are a variety of different ways to play this game and I can't wait to jump back in and explore some new paths. This is one nightmare I highly recommend.
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