Dark Envoy – Seven Pillars of RPG Wisdom

With Dark Envoy scheduled to go live later this year, Event Horizon brings us this developer blog via the Tower of Time Steam page listing a number of features that should hopefully turn the studio’s upcoming project into a unique and memorable RPG. Have a look:

Tower of Time was a successful experiment for our team, so we want to continue challenging RPG tropes in search of a new, modern identity for the genre.

We gathered a lot of feedback from ToT players and we are going forward with the knowledge that you gave us. Naturally, our next game is based on this feedback showing the impact of our community. We feel that Dark Envoy will be as much yours, as ours.

We want to keep pushing the boundaries of the classic RPG experience, but without abandoning what we love in it. Here are 7 examples of what we are working on to develop memorable and unique RPGs

• Co-op Campaign Experience
  The main component of Dark Envoy is a story campaign and we wanted to make it possible to complete it alone or in online co-op mode with another player. Games are so much better when you grab a friend to travel the world, seeking out whatever dungeons, challenges, and riches may come your way. Enjoy the story, search for ancient relics and forgotten places together.
• Non-Linear RPG Narrative
  In RPG your choices should be the backbone of the entire game. So in Dark Envoy, they reshape the conflict that has gripped the world of Jäan. Total war exploded as humans challenge the old balance and traditions of magic with their mana-based technology. As two sibling relic hunters, your actions may change the entire course of this world-splitting conflict.
• Replayability Value
  In addition to the main and side-quests, there are optional shape-shifting dungeons for players to explore. These are challenging areas where the layouts and enemy patrol routes shift each time you enter. These dungeons yield powerful rewards and players will have to think on their feet if they want to attain what these unique spaces offer.
• Dynamic Gameplay Flow
  Real-time combat with the ability to slow time or pause as you make important tactical choices where every moment can make the difference between triumph or failure. With a rich collection of companions — from assassins to engineers — and robust RPG systems, players will mold the crew and its two lead characters into something that fits their preferred playstyle.
• High-Quality Visuals and Effects
  Motion-captured animation, beautiful, scenic locations, and gorgeous combat effects all in 4k
• Modernization of Classic RPG Tropes
  Dark Envoy takes inspiration from a host of familiar sources but aims to turn RPG conventions on their heads. You can expect well-known structures that we all love, but refined and more dynamic. We want the players to experiment and adapt to various situations: mix skill trees, boost individual abilities, and select classes and specializations that compliment each other.
• Exploration of an Intriguing World
  Humans, mysterious beings with a far more mysterious past, are new to this world but have risen under the banner of the self-proclaimed emperor to establish a place they can finally call home. Orcs and Elves have been pushed off their lands and must fight to protect the natural order of magic.
  Explore this world in your Skyship, hunting for ancient treasures through over 15 different biomes with various gameplay mechanics. A large pool of quests and events are waiting for you to discover them.