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Recommended
9.1 hrs last two weeks / 213.8 hrs on record (17.5 hrs at review time)
Posted: 23 Nov, 2023 @ 2:53am
Updated: 23 Nov, 2023 @ 3:09am

Early Access Review
This RPG is a hidden gem:

Excellent writing
the bard would be proud that someone still uses the english language like this. The use of courtly language is rare today even in games with medieval fantasy settings, but this one doesn't dumb it down and manages to pulls it off while still feeling natural.The characters are well thought out and complex, the worldbuilding brims with depth and the environmental interactions are superb (the main character will comment on so many things if you click on them, its unreal).

Interesting main character
. Alexander (the MC) has rich history and personality - this means however its not a "write your own story" kind of game, since values, morals and even love interests are determined by his backstory. There are different paths & decisions leading to different outcomes, but think of it like playing Geralt of Rivia - the things he does and doesn't do are shaped by personality and backstory. To me, this is a good thing since it enhances and elevates the relationships of the game and makes them feel more real.

Great game mechanics
Each character has his own upgrade path and focus, with distinct roles and gameplay. Almost every ability and passive is unique to rach character, the mechanics feel very well thought out. So far: a duelist using precognition and wind magic (the MC) to bolster his dodge and riposte based fighting style, a fire sorceress that sets things ablaze using burn effects, an archer focusing on momentum and crits, an assassin with stealth and poison/alchemy, a defender/fighter focused on using vengeance-fueled abilitiye, a healer/divine blaster using magic and holy magic

Kingdom Building
I'm at the start of chapter 5 (~50% of currently available chapters) so i cannot tell you much about the kingdom building aspect (yet), but i hear it really starts to take off in this chapter and aspires to be similar to in scope to The Last Sovereign in the future. I'll update the review when i know more.

Conclusion
While the game is still in EA and far from finished, i can recommend anyone who enjoys good writing and story. You should to love reading however since most of that is conveyed via text. If you do, you are in for a treat. Oh, and it's free to play!
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