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Monday - September 26, 2016

The Huntsman - Review @ 411Mania

by Hiddenx, 07:31

411Mania has reviewed the The Huntsman: Winter's Curse:

The Huntsman: Winter's Curse (PS4) Review

Although the game is licensed from The Huntsman film universe, it is not based on any of the two movies. The story is completely original, the events of Winter’s War are just a loose backdrop for the game and the actual Huntsman barely shows up at all. The game’s story follows Elisabeth, a competent fighter who decides to go out into the world in search of her four missing brothers, all of whom left on their own journeys, never to return.  As is the case with most RPG’s, her quest takes a turn as she not only uncovers the mystery behind the disappearance of her siblings, but also a larger conspiracy that threatens the region.

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Overall, I enjoyed my time with The Huntsman: Winter's Curse.  It seems to take elements from several successful indie RPG’s, throws them in a blender and comes up with something mostly good.  I enjoyed the character development in this game and the story, in spite of its linearity, was captivating.  While it does feature a movie license, it really doesn’t need it and sometimes I wonder if it might have been better off had they gone without a license at all. My biggest concern with the game is the price. At $14.99 it is on the “premium” range of indie titles on PSN and I don’t think it is quite worth that much. Had this been priced five bucks cheaper, I would have gone with an easy recommendation. As it stands, if you like RPG’s and/or card games it is a worthy purchase.

Score: 7/10

Wednesday - May 25, 2016

The Huntsman - Book 4 and 5 released

by Hiddenx, 23:08

The two final books 4 and 5 for The Huntsman Winter's Curse are out now:

Greetings Everyone,

For those eagerly awaiting the conclusion of The Huntsman: Winter’s Curse we have good news! Books 4 & 5 are now available! Discover new twists to the story, confront new enemies, and come face to face with the Enchantress. If you haven’t already, now is a great time to pick up the Season Pass. Try the first book for free!

  • Books 4 and 5 are now available.
  • Equipment in narrative sequences will immediately update if it is changed in Party Details.
  • Fixed an issue with Cripple 4 not reducing affected target’s damage.
  • Counterattack will no-longer do full damage to target if it has Shield.
  • Resolved an issue that would prevent main quest progression after completing a Sidequest.
  • Made an improvement to how cards overlap with other UI elements on some resolutions.
  • The Esc key will now close the reward popups.

Sunday - April 24, 2016

The Huntsman - First 3 Episodes released

by Hiddenx, 09:52

The first 3 episodes of The Huntsman: Winter's Curse are released now - 4 & 5 follow in May. The first episode is free to play:

Winter is fast approaching as Queen Freya’s army marches relentlessly on the White Lands. Beneath the shadow of that deadly war Elisabeth’s quiet life on her family’s farm in Vardhelm comes to an abrupt end as she embarks on a journey of her own. Join her on a quest to find her missing brothers as you explore an expanded Huntsman universe, one where you’ll encounter both familiar faces and new dangers, all while discovering the secret Elisabeth herself unknowingly carries.

  • Meet Elisabeth: Determined and optimistic, Elisabeth believes in fairy tales and happy endings and is skilled enough with a sword to make them come true.
  • Meet Marcus: A staunch ally with unusual magic, Marcus’ path seems entwined with Elisabeth’s - yet he hides secrets of his own that might endanger all Elisabeth fights for.
  • Participate in An Interactive Story: Play through an immersive and interactive story filled with suspense and mystery.
  • A Distinct Visual Style: Explore the world of Snow White and the Huntsman brought to life via a distinctive hand-drawn macabre style with character designs by Abigail Larson.
  • Engage in Strategic Combat: Engage with wisps, goblins, trolls and more via a strategic and visually appealing combat system.
  • Lead Your Character’s Progression: Earn new equipment and select new abilities for your characters throughout the journey.

 

Information about

The Huntsman: Winter's Curse

Developer: Desert Owl Games LLC

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

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· Platform: PC
· Released: 2016-04-22
· Publisher: Desert Owl Games LLC