Passageway of the Ancients - Announced

[HiddenX]

The isometric RPG Passageway of the Ancients has been announced:

Passageway of the Ancients

Inspired by classic CRPGs from the late '80s and '90s, Passageway of the Ancients transports players to the world of Aieryon - the galaxy's sole remaining magical planet - where they explore the city of Ithgar to solve their parents' murder. An atmospheric RPG with visceral combat and complex lore, Passageway of the Ancients is being developed by Passageway Games - a three-person studio in Abilene, Texas founded by septuagenarians Jon Grierson and John Hendrick.

Story & Gameplay:
In Passageway of the Ancients, you'll need to not only survive ever deadlier skirmishes but also manage your party, develop and customize your character, pick locks, and solve Runic puzzles. The game's innovative battle system employs both strategy and real-time combat - taking inspiration from historical weapons and tactics. Furthermore, the player has dual personas - a hidden Dragonkindt and a public-facing race of their choosing (Dwarf, Elf, Human) - which must be leveled up at the same time.

Dragonkindt:

"Part angelic being, part shapeshifter, and part Dragon. These creatures were thought to be merely the phantasms of some eastern poetic genius, inspired prophet, or demented scholar."
Key Features

Blended Combat System: Use both strategy and real-time elements - drawing on real medieval weapons and tactics.

Dual-Persona Character Development: Develop your character's two personas simultaneously - the hidden Dragonkindt, and a public-facing race of your choosing.

Powerful Magical Items: Equip items carefully; they affect intelligence, will, and other character attributes.

Complex Decision Trees: Manage battle spoils, solve puzzles, adjust the frequency of special activities, choose interactions, and gather clues.

Fully Customizable Characters: Choose your character's alternate persona, appearance, and gender as Dwarf, Elf, or Human.

Thanks Couchpotato!

More information.

 

[Couchpotato]

Looks like a solid isometric budget RPG. Surprised it has no comments yet.

 

[JDR13]

Never heard of it or the developer before.

It looks a little rough but not in a bad way. RTwP combat with dice rolls. I added it to my wishlist.

 

[blatantninja]

Texas founded by septuagenarians Jon Grierson and John Hendrick.

To save a google search for the rest of you who had no idea what that meant, it means those guys are in their 70s! I've always joked that what I want to do when I retire is make computer games, these guys are doing it!

 

[JDR13]

To save a google search for the rest of you who had no idea what that meant, it means those guys are in their 70s! I've always joked that what I want to do when I retire is make computer games, these guys are doing it!

How far is Abilene from Austin? Maybe you could run over there and get a hands-on preview for us.

 

[Carnifex]

Haven't heard of this one until now, yet it looks like something I'd quite enjoy! Part angel, shapeshifter and dragon? Sold!

 

[blatantninja]

How far is Abilene from Austin? Maybe you could run over there and get a hands-on preview for us.

Not even a four hour drive! That's practically next door in this state!

 

[Tony]

Looks really good. Kind of reminds me of Stygian (artistically) which was also a good game in my opinion.