Hey Guys,
Gordian Quest is launching today at 12pm GMT and we are so excited to finally unveil the game to you.
Here at Mixed Realms, we are great fans of classic RPGs like Dungeons and Dragons, Ultima, Might and Magic and Wizardry. The idea of forming a party of heroes made up of warriors, rangers, clerics, wizards, mages and monks and bringing them on a grand quest has always been appealing and a big draw for us.
So one year ago we challenged ourselves to create a modern version of such games while still preserving the questing and turn-based combat elements that made old RPG games so charming.
The deckbuilding mechanic was an obvious answer. It is a popular and modern game mechanic which allowed us to weave hero progression and turn-based combat naturally into a game.
Next, as we wanted to accommodate a party of at least 3 heroes to bring to adventure, we created a grid-based battleground where heroes can move freely on one side to deploy passive and active skills from a deck strategically to deliver and defend against attacks, and enemies do the same on the other side. And as the game progresses and enemies grow in strength, players will be challenged to continually enhance their deck and develop effective combo strategies to keep the tide of battles in their favor.
For the element of adventure, we created a node-based system where maps, dungeons and events are always procedurally generated to offer a non-linear experience every time a player replays the game.
Finally, players who are looking for an unforgiving roguelike experience can ramp up the difficulty of their game, making the threat of permadeath loom over each battle.
In Gordian Quest, the narrative is about the relentless pursuit of power and resources by ancient humans which incurred the wrath of the Gods, who in turn rained curses upon the lands to punish them and their descendants.
Incidentally, this seems to mirror the events that are currently clouding our world - the pandemic, the worsening global climate and the looming economic crisis.
We believe that in the darkest and grimest of situations, we see the best and the worst in people. This is when the heroes and devils within us emerge. Fortunately in the case of Gordian Quest, heroes stepped forward and rendered themselves to save their world. The enemies are strong and the odds are stacked against them, but they know that it is a fight worth fighting so that later generations get to live free of these curses. And we hope that in these trying times, we will see more of such heroes in our world.
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Here's a Look at the Game Through Some of Our Favorite Youtubers and Streamers!
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Features and content during Early Access
- One Act - The Early Access version features one Act, providing 5-6 hours of playtime per playthrough.
- Six heroes - At the moment, players can choose from six different heroes each with their own unique class, skills, and playstyle to form a party of three and bring to adventure. At launch, there is a swordhand, a cleric, a ranger, a scoundrel, a druid and a spellbinder.
- Hundreds of skills - The heroes have a combined total of close to 500 passive and active skills that can be deployed during turn-based battles, allowing players to discover and formulate their favorite combos.
- Train and equip heroes - Heroes can be upgraded, trained and equipped with a large selection of weapons, armor and enchanted trinkets to enhance their abilities.
- High replayability - Procedurally generated maps and dungeons and randomized hero skills make each playthrough different from the last.
- Various difficulty levels - Take on hardcore mode for a teeth-gritting permadeath experience, or play more casually where death is only a setback.
- Loot galore - Gather items and relics throughout your journey to boost your heroes’ abilities. In the future, you will also encounter mysterious items that can bless your heroes but also cripple them with a curse at the same time.
- Carryover rewards and progression system - Get rewarded the more you play. Progressing in Acts with each hero lets them start off with a bit more resources, items, or even granting the ability to modify their starting decks.
You can check out our dynamic roadmap over here which we would update from time to time which details additional features and content planned for the full version -
https://steamcommunity.com/app/981430/discussions/0/1869497355997188988/
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Please Engage With Us!
We're a small indie game studio based in Singapore, known for the hit cyber ninja VR simulator called Sairento.
We love interacting with gamers and one of our mandates is to build games for gamers. Please help us perfect Gordian Quest by giving us your feedback and suggestions through our Discord Channel at https://discordapp.com/invite/tce6YMW.
Please share the game with your friends, streamers or Youtubers you love.
Thank you so much and stay safe, stay home and play more of Gordian Quest :)
Cheers,
Mixed Realms