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Sunday - November 28, 2021

Shores Unknown - Content Update #3

by Hiddenx, 09:53

Shores Unknown got a new patch:

Shores Unknown: Content Update #3 - Now Available!

Greetings, Mercenaries!

The release of the next intermediate content update is upon us! This update brings new major features and QoL improvements, as well as several new mercenary contracts to provide players with a playground to test the new additions in!

New Major Features Highlights

  • New mercenary contracts
  • Item comparison functionality
  • The Alchemy Laboratory unlock in the Hideout is now available (requires completing Carrines Bay main quest)
  • Animal familiars are now available to help you in battle
  • Morten can now learn magic
  • Buddy the Dog is now not just a good boy, but a very useful one as well! 

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Thursday - October 07, 2021

Shores Unknown - Content Update #2

by Hiddenx, 20:01

Henriquejr spotted a content update for Shores Unknown:

Shores Unknown: Content Update #2 - Now Available!

Welcome to the City of Carrines Bay!

Greetings, Mercenaries!

We're happy to announce that the second major content update for Shores Unknown, which introduces the City of Carrines Bay and continues the main story of the game, is now available to download!

Note: save files from the previous versions of the game are compatible, but can cause some unforeseen issues. As always, we recommend you start a new game when a big update like this drops for optimal experience.

Below, you'll find the patch notes for Content Update 2 (version 0.8.0.0) - please be wary of potential spoilers.

New Additions

  • Continuation of the main story: explore the sprawling port city of Carrines Bay and uncover the secrets of the mysterious Alchemist.
  • 7 new side-quests taking place in a number of new (and some old) locations, including companion quests for Reginald, Ashya and Sheila.
  • 17 new advanced classes: bring your characters to new heights! Advanced classes unlock automatically when the characters progress enough in their ability groups. Some of the classes require progress in multiple ability groups (e.g. a weapon stance and Destruction magic). Note: please keep in mind that not all classes are obtainable with any character. We originally planned to include new ability group unlocks, allowing to learn magic schools for the main character, in this update, but the events needed to support this will be added in the next incremental update instead.
  • Weapon specialization abilities: using a certain weapon type in battles continuously will now eventually unlock a new powerful ability for that weapon type. These abilities can differ drastically depending on what weapon and stance are being used, but we can promise they're all pretty strong and provide some valuable utility for the characters, so experiment away!
  • New weapons and items available from vendors and quests in the update.
  • New respawning enemy encounters added to Mountain Forest and Abandoned Iron Mine locations for all your grinding needs.

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Monday - August 16, 2021

Shores Unknown - Hands On @ TBL

by Hiddenx, 18:09

The Turn Based Lovers checked out Shores Unknown:

Shores Unknown – Hands-on

“A cold rain began to fall,
and the blurred street-lamps looked ghastly in the dripping mist.”
- Oscar Wilde

Usually I don’t write preview or review of some sort, simply because it’s not in my chords, but sometimes comes up a game that is able to immediately catch my attention for some reason (the gameplay, the art style or even the setting). Shores Unknown is, indeed, one of them.
Almost a year ago I wrote a “First Impression” based on a limited demo version, but, since then, Shores Unknown has come a long way, so I decided to update my impression about it.

What follows are my thoughts about the game and its new contents…

TELLING STORIES

First thing first, let’s talk about the story and the setting of the game.
Everything takes place in a fantasy world ruled by the Crown with the help of its military arm: the Inquisition. Being on the wrong side of the law, in “Shores Unknown”, is not pleasant, also considering that, in addition to these fearsome forces and to a perpetual war, every single human being has to face the MURK.
What is the Murk, are you wondering? Well, have you ever read the Stephen King’s short-story called The Mist? Ok, try to think of something like that, literally a wall of fog which conceal dark creatures and from which nobody has ever retuned.
In the mi(d)st of this inhospitable world, we will play as the leader of a mercenary company who will have to venture through the Murk, involved in some kind of conspiracy and in search of truth.
As you will have understood, the story, at this stage, is still partially shrouded in mystery, but it already shows very good ideas, supported by characters always nice, well-defined and, abobe all, quite ironic.
Obviously, the importance of the story directly affect the gameplay. The game is heavily story-driven and this is not necessary a drawback. It’s clear that in this game every single inch of the maps is hand-drawn, so if you, just like me, are not an elector of the P.G.P. (Procedurally Generated Party), then, well, Shores Unknown is simply a game that you cannot miss.
Mind you, that story-driven doesn’t necessary mean “no space for player’s choices”. I know that many games promise the same feature, but in Shores Unknown the impact of some decisions on the story can be REALLY important.

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Monday - February 22, 2021

Shores Unknown - First Look @TBL

by Hiddenx, 18:58

The Turn Based Lovers checked out Shores Unknown:

Shores Unknown | Turn-Based RPG | Gameplay First Look

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Finally, Shores Unknown by Vallynne is available in early access and I show you the starting phase of the game with an overview on menus, world map, and character screens. Let me know what you think about Shores Unknown in the comments below.

Sunday - February 21, 2021

Shores Unknown - Early Access Release

by Hiddenx, 22:22

The tactical RPG Shores Unknown has been released as Early Access version:

Shores Unknown

Shores Unknown is a single-player tactical RPG featuring an innovative gridless battle system combined with epic fights against huge bosses and enemy armies.

THE SHORES BECKON
Shores Unknown takes place in a land ruled by the iron-fisted Crown, and policed by the fearsome Inquisition, from whom it is said there is no escape. To the south lies the Empire and perpetual war, while to the north there is only the Murk — a seething wall of fog from which no ship has ever returned. In the midst of these grand forces, both natural and otherwise, our heroes must find a way to survive and to pursue their dreams of liberty.
Play as the newly-made leader of a mercenary company, fresh off an assignment gone awry. Now on the wrong side of the Crown, allies and loyalty are paramount. Forced to venture through the maw of the Murk in a search for truth, players will explore unknown lands, forge new alliances, and wage battle against those who would see to their end. What dangers await on Shores Unknown?

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GAME FEATURES

  • Gridless tactical turn-based combat: take your time to assess the situation and command your characters in the Order Phase, then watch your strategy come to life during the Action Phase as the characters maneuver around the battlefield and carry out their orders.
  • Adaptive character advancement system: characters learn new skills and unlock new classes depending on their equipment and combat choices.
  • Deep party customization options allow the player to build the perfect mercenary team of their choice, allowing full control over equipment and skills used by each character.
  • Vibrant world rendered in low-poly stylistic full of little details to immerse yourself in. Explore the various locations of the game, interact with dozens of characters and uncover the secrets of the Shores.

Information about

Shores Unknown

Developer: Vallynne

SP/MP: Single-player
Setting: Fantasy
Genre: Tactical RPG
Combat: Turn-based
Play-time: Unknown
Voice-acting: Unknown

Regions & platforms
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· Platform: PC
· To be announced
· Publisher: Hitcents