We've just received the latest update from Ultra Runway Games concerning their current project a first person, turn based, strategy RPG called Paper Sorcerer. Here's the update along with some general background to the game for those who have missed the developer's earlier forum posts.
The release has been announced for late October.
And to help spread the word around, Ultra Runaway Games is running a
giveaway for free copies: bit.ly/16cYX0x
Free Web demo has been updated: www.ultrarunaway.com/web-demo.html
PC/Mac/Linux download on the same page if you prefer unzipping a folder and
playing.
New screenshots: www.imgur.com/a/GTnYz
Description:
Fans of classic, western-style first-person role playing games are invited
to discover Paper Sorcerer for PC/Mac/Linux/iOS/Android, a single player
turn based RPG focused on strategy, party-building, and environmental
puzzles. Fight with the skills and spells you've learned in a battle system
that emphasizes strategy over grinding. Assemble a party of monsters and
dark creatures to fight alongside you. Explore and solve environmental
puzzles to unlock secret paths and find extra loot! A double-sided
adventure, an RPG with adventure game elements.
Story:
A powerful sorcerer is on the cusp of dominating the land. A group of
heroes bands together and seals him away inside a magical tome. Now as the
sorcerer you must escape from this ancient prison and find a way to regain
your magical powers using your wits and an array of summonable creatures to
aid you. There may be more powerful forces at work as you navigate the
dungeons and fight the heroes sent to subdue you...
Key Features:
-Play as a renegade sorcerer as he struggles to escape the book prison and
regain his powers.
-Escape a magical prison filled with heroes hunting you down at every turn.
-Leave behind mana and to-hit rolls for an exciting new battle system that
emphasizes strategy and tactics over grinding.
-Strategically manage an energy pool to unleash devastating special attacks
in battle.
-Assemble a party of fiendish creatures to join you as allies in battle.
-Numerous different creatures and fiends to unlock, further customizing
your party; including a healer Witch, a trickster Imp, assassin Troll, and
a berserker Minotaur.
-Discover fiendish puzzles and solve them with a combinations of spells,
items, and your wits.
-Hand-drawn high-resolution sprites
-DRM-free for PC, Mac, iOS, and Android
-All-inclusive game, promise to never make you pay for DLC content.
More information.
The release has been announced for late October.
And to help spread the word around, Ultra Runaway Games is running a
giveaway for free copies: bit.ly/16cYX0x
Free Web demo has been updated: www.ultrarunaway.com/web-demo.html
PC/Mac/Linux download on the same page if you prefer unzipping a folder and
playing.
New screenshots: www.imgur.com/a/GTnYz
Description:
Fans of classic, western-style first-person role playing games are invited
to discover Paper Sorcerer for PC/Mac/Linux/iOS/Android, a single player
turn based RPG focused on strategy, party-building, and environmental
puzzles. Fight with the skills and spells you've learned in a battle system
that emphasizes strategy over grinding. Assemble a party of monsters and
dark creatures to fight alongside you. Explore and solve environmental
puzzles to unlock secret paths and find extra loot! A double-sided
adventure, an RPG with adventure game elements.
Story:
A powerful sorcerer is on the cusp of dominating the land. A group of
heroes bands together and seals him away inside a magical tome. Now as the
sorcerer you must escape from this ancient prison and find a way to regain
your magical powers using your wits and an array of summonable creatures to
aid you. There may be more powerful forces at work as you navigate the
dungeons and fight the heroes sent to subdue you...
Key Features:
-Play as a renegade sorcerer as he struggles to escape the book prison and
regain his powers.
-Escape a magical prison filled with heroes hunting you down at every turn.
-Leave behind mana and to-hit rolls for an exciting new battle system that
emphasizes strategy and tactics over grinding.
-Strategically manage an energy pool to unleash devastating special attacks
in battle.
-Assemble a party of fiendish creatures to join you as allies in battle.
-Numerous different creatures and fiends to unlock, further customizing
your party; including a healer Witch, a trickster Imp, assassin Troll, and
a berserker Minotaur.
-Discover fiendish puzzles and solve them with a combinations of spells,
items, and your wits.
-Hand-drawn high-resolution sprites
-DRM-free for PC, Mac, iOS, and Android
-All-inclusive game, promise to never make you pay for DLC content.
More information.