Couchpotato spotted a new update for Passageway of the Ancients:

Passageway of the Ancients: Behind the Curtain #3

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Here’s another development update on Passageway of the Ancients.

As you may recall, our previous post announced completion on enhancements such as the game’s real-time special/particle effects, the comparative inventory feature, and various UI updates. These have all been added to the Steam demo and we hope you’ve had a chance to check them out!

Since then, we have moved on to address quality control issues. A third party has provided feedback on all aspects of the game and we are working diligently to incorporate their suggested changes.

These quality control efforts are time consuming and at times frustrating when fixing one bug breaks something else, but it’s worth the effort! Regardless, we have made excellent progress and are confident that we will soon close everything out.

We’re emphasizing quality control because we know that you have many choices – and we’re determined to reward those who choose Passageway of the Ancients with a high-quality game at a fair price. Along those lines, we estimate that the average playthrough ranges from 35 - 40 hours, taking considerably longer at harder difficulty levels.

We greatly appreciate your interest in the world of Aieryon and will continue to update you on our progress towards launch :)

– The Team at Passageway Games

The tactical RPG Passageway of the Ancients is in the last phase of development:

Passageway of the Ancients: Behind the Curtain #2

We are pleased to report significant progress on major enhancements to Passageway of the Ancients as we ready it for launch. In our previous post, we were at the five-yard line in terms of putting finishing touches on the game. Now we feel we are at the two-yard line, with strong forward momentum!

When we last posted, our primary focus was creating the game’s real-time special/particle effects. For example, we were creating a visual cue that indicates when weapons, armor, and shields receive a stat enhancement or elemental magic bonuses. We have successfully achieved these special effects goals and believe they will significantly enhance the game.

We have also upgraded the comparative inventory feature. You can now compare weapons and armor across all party members at the same time, allowing for a more streamlined approach when equipping your characters. New keyboard shortcuts, an updated right-click menu, and quicker methods to sell items in shops also make overall inventory interaction even easier.

The UI has also been significantly improved. We adjusted several aspects for balance and clarity, such as optimizing and consolidating the character window and redesigning travel menus. We also overhauled the combat options window to give players more detail and granular control over spell casting. The quest log has been revised to make it easier for players to track their progress and view helpful quest information.

The new real-time special/particle effects, inventory feature, and UI upgrades have been added to the current Steam demo. Please check it out and tell us what you think!

Sure, this polishing phase has slightly delayed the release of Passageway of the Ancients, but we felt it was a worthwhile endeavor. As stated in our previous post, we are committed to quality in all aspects of the game – from the storyline and graphics to (of course!) the gameplay.

Thank you for your interest in the world of Aieryon. We greatly appreciate it and will continue to update you on our progress towards launch.

– The Team at Passageway Games

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A new demo is available for the tactical RPG Passageway of the Ancients:

New Updated Demo

Thank you for your feedback!

Hi Everyone!

We hope you all are having a fantastic holiday season and are ready to bring in the new year! We just wanted to share how much we appreciate everyone who has downloaded the Passageway of the Ancients demo – especially those that shared their feedback. It was a great help – and we took your constructive criticisms to heart.

We’re excited to share that there’s a new version of the demo now on Steam, which incorporates your suggested changes. Please check it out and tell us what you think!

– The Passageway Games team

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Passageway Games shows some gameplay for their upcoming RPG Passageway of the Ancients:

Passageway of the Ancients | Gameplay Walkthrough

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WolfheartFPS presents the indie RPG Passageway of the Ancients:

Passageway of the Ancients - The CRPG you didn't know about... (Gameplay & Overview)

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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.

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