• First-person shooter Elite Force and tactical Bridge Commander lead the list • All games have been updated to work on Windows 10
September 8, 2021 – Digital storefront GOG.COM and Activision are celebrating 55 years of Star Trek by bringing some of its most iconic and critically acclaimed video games back and updated to work on modern operating systems.
It’s a perfect opportunity for both devoted Trekkies and new players to discover and enjoy these amazing titles, as every game on this list offers a different experience and the chance to meet some of the most beloved characters. Six classic Star Trek games now available on the GOG.COM store include:
Star Trek: Voyager – Elite Force –a first-person shooter set onboard the USS Voyager where you must take on some of the most dangerous special missions.
Star Trek: Elite Force II – a stunning sequel set on Enterprise-E where you get your orders from Captain Jean-Luc Picard himself!
Star Trek: Hidden Evil – a third-person adventure game with both Patrick Stewart and Brent Spiner reprising their roles as Captain Picard and Lt. Cmdr. Data.
Star Trek: Away Team – an isometric turn-based tactical game influenced by titles like Commandos and the X-Com series.
Star Trek: Starfleet Command III – a simulation game with RPG elements where you can customize your starship and lead it into space battles.
Star Trek: Bridge Commander – a space combat simulation game that sits you in an actual captain’s chair with a crew waiting for your orders.
Preserving classic games is at the very (reactor) core of GOG, so its engineering crew made sure that all of these games are up to date, running smoothly on Windows 10, and some of them even offer a working LAN multiplayer.
In addition, two real-time strategy titles, Star Trek: Armada and Star Trek: Armada II are being revealed as coming soon to GOG.COM and can now be added to the user wishlists.
Check out our latest gameplay for Residual as we explore ancient alien secrets in a a forgotten galaxy full of strange planets! Join us as we explore the first planet in Residual and discover some of it’s many hidden secrets!
In a forgotten galaxy full of strange planets, you crash-land on one with the ancient mystery. Craft tools and mining devices. Hostile biological life, and more stand between the voyager and survival. You’ll have your snarky and occasionally helpful Personal Disaster Bot with you the entire way.
Residual Developer: Orangepixel Publisher: Apogee Entertainment Website: http://www.orangepixel.net/ Platform: Windows Release Date: 9th September, 2021
Recommended – “An enjoyable non-violent 2D pixel-art platform open world survival-craft exploration game with an interesting story, cool soundtrack, challenging world environments and non overly complicated puzzles.”
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Check out the first hour of Dice Legacy gameplay. Dice Legacy is a rogue-lite city builder that puts a twist on the genre by replacing traditional units with dice that can fill a variety of jobs depending on the player’s luck.
Dice Legacy is a dice-based survival city builder set on a mysterious ringworld. Your ship has reached the shore of an uncharted continent. Roll and use your dice to gather resources, expand and defend your settlement, survive the winter and interact with the strange inhabitants of this eerie world.
Dice Legacy Developer: DESTINYbit Publisher: Ravenscourt, Maple Whispering Limited Platform: Windows Release 09/09/2021
With Tales of Arise set to be released worldwide tomorrow Bandai Namco has released a five minute long overview trailer giving fans a look at a little of everything that the upcoming JRPG has to offer. The story begins with two people, Alphen and Shionne, born on different worlds, each looking to change their fate and create a new future.
Tales of Arise will feature a new graphics shader, a world where a mix of unique, natural environments change in appearance based on the time of day. Climb over the rocky terrain, swim in rivers, gather around the campfire, cook food, head to the next town, defeat the master of an alien planet, and liberate the people.
The new trailer can be found below and Tales of Arise itself is set to be released tomorrow September 10th for the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and PC with a demo currently available on consoles.
Epic Games and Remedy Entertainment have announced that they will be releasing Alan Wake Remastered sometime this fall for the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and PC. This version of the game will include both the core game as well as both “The Signal” and “The Writer” expansions. The game will also be re-rendered 4K visuals with special attention being paid to “the character model of Alan Wake himself and the cinematics” as well as new commentary from the game‘s creative director Sam Lake.
Currently no price nor new screenshots for this remastered version of the game have been released but Remedy has stated that more information will be coming soon.
For many years the farming game genre has been ruled by Story of Seasons on consoles before various other titles began to spring up around the concept. Many of these games managed to implement not only the farming, foraging, and friendship building style of the genre but also began to include some action elements as well. Perhaps the most notable happened to be both the Rune Factory franchise from the same developer as Story of Seasons or Stardew Valley to a simpler degree. The latest game to jump into this ring happens to be a cute little title by the name of Kitaria Fables. Set in a fantastical animal filled land with swords, magic, and plenty of crops, is Kitaria Fables worth picking up?
Story
The land of Canoidera was once plagued by a strange evil force known as “The Calamity” that made usually docile monsters aggressive to everyone around them. A band of heroes managed to come together and put a stop to The Calamity and bring peace back to the land, but now signs of it’s return have begun appearing in various places as monsters are once again becoming hostile. Players step into the shoes of Nyanza von Whiskers as he is deployed to the distant Paw Village in order to investigate complaints of monster attacks in the area.
Shortly after arriving with their strange talkative companion Macaron, Nyan finds himself immediately embraced by the village, especially once they learn that he is the grandchild of a famous soldier who once lived among them. With the family farmhouse as their base of investigations, Nyan quickly learns that things are far more complicated than a few monsters running amok and that there are more secrets to this world than he could have ever known and that the truth behind these secrets may just save all of Canoidera.
Kitaria Fables tells a fairly straightforward tale with a few solid reveals every now and then to keep players invested in learning more about the world. The land is filled with a number of colorful animal characters with interesting personalities and tasks that they will give the player but unfortunately that is as far as things go. While this simple tale is still a good one, it also lacks most of the interactions that many fans of the genre tend to enjoy. Although many of the characters are charming, players have no real way to interact with them beyond simply talking to them or accepting the rare quest that generally involves either fetching items or slaying monsters.
There is no way to give gifts or befriend any character outside of what happens in the story as, in the end this is a narrative driven game only. Players cannot marry or even partake in any special events or holidays in Kitaria Fables as there aren’t even seasons in the game, instead days are represented with an ever growing counter at the top of the screen alongside the weather and time of day. While the story does work well enough, it would have been great to see more interaction with the people and world Nyan is trying to save.
Gameplay
Shortly after settling into their farm, Kitaria Fables immediately opens up for players to explore and take on various tasks however they wish to. They can explore the land up to various points, fighting enemies and collecting their dropped items, or simply spend time planting seeds on the farm and making sure that their crops grow properly. For the most part, players will be spending the majority of their time in Kitaria Fables doing the former as the latter is almost treated as an afterthought.
Combat and exploration in Kitaria Fables is handled simply enough as players are able to explore various small zones, traversing from one to the next and generally respawning enemies as needed. Initially players will have access to only a sword but can quickly gain other weapons such as a bow with weapons having their own unique skills while magic serves as its own set of attacks. Weapons come with only a simple combo attack and players can dodge out of the way of incoming enemy attacks that are represented with glowing cones/circles whenever a foe is about to strike. Magic and weapon skills come in a variety of different forms and can be mapped to the shoulder and trigger buttons though it is worth noting that each skill not only has a cooldown but uses up a mana gauge that can only be refilled by dealing damage. This serviceable combat works quite well and is rather forgiving, which is a good thing because players will be doing plenty of fighting.
Oddly enough, despite being stylized like an RPG Kitaria Fables actually has no form of leveling whatsoever. Instead players can only grow stronger by equipping various pieces of equipment they either find hidden away in locked chests or by grinding an excessive amount of materials from enemies in an effort to craft a weapon or piece of armor at the various in-game blacksmiths. In fact, even spells require drop materials to be upgraded and unlocked, with these materials first needing to be refined into another material before use, increasing the grind even further.
Outside of the heavy grinding for the sake of increasing Nyan’s strength, players can also find themselves spending plenty of time on the farm, though the rewards for doing so feel like an afterthought. Often various NPCs will make a request for certain crops or items that can only be created from certain crops but outside of these moments, players are almost discouraged from farming. Not only does produce sell at a very low price, even items made from the player’s produce can barely be worth the effort. Outside of selling them they can be eaten to recover health but considering enemy’s tend to drop healing items on their own, this is rarely effective. It is also worth noting that, despite the lack of an actual calendar, the game does still feature a clock that turns from day to night with NPCs retiring to their homes, which players cannot enter. This can be troublesome when trying to complete a request and also troublesome when trying to balance farm life and battling monsters that often require long distances to battle as fast travel points are few and far between.
Kitaria Fables also allows players to bring a friend with them in couch co-op in an effort to help make the game feel a bit more family friendly, however it ends up bungling this approach for a variety of reasons. Players are limited to only one set of farming equipment from the start, with other tools only purchasable through a shop that occasionally appears at night, meaning that any farming aspects with two players must either be divided tasks such as planting/tilling while the other waters, etc. The same can be said in regards to combat as any upgrades the player manages to get are not reflected in the second player, meaning twice the amount of grinding for what is already an excessively high amount.
Visuals & Audio
One element that Kitaria Fables excels at is providing a colorful and charming world for players to explore. There are plenty of varied environments to explore and every character that players talk with is charming in their own right with a cute design to match. The magic spells are fairly tame looking while the enemy models are varied enough to keep things fresh. It is worth noting that Nyan can be slightly customized with various fur patterns as well as armor eventually.
It is worth noting that there is no real voice work to speak of as characters simply make generic noises when speaking if at all. As for the soundtrack the title features a nice collection of calming music as well as a few slightly more intense tracks that work well when diving into a dungeon and facing off against a boss.
Overall
In many ways Kitaria Fables feels like a charming game full of heart that allows players to explore, farm, and fight however they wish with no real time limit holding them back but at the same time, this action RPG focuses so heavily on grinding for dropped items that it rarely feels like players are actually making progress especially when one factors in the fact that farming feels like a complete afterthought. The simple and solid story works well enough though the lack of player interaction is a major downside considering how colorful the world itself is and the potential that is left untapped.
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Angel Shores Skin Pack as free bonus DLC within the release week! Extended Edition to offer exciting bonus content
Duesseldorf/Germany, September 07, 2021 – More buses, more brands and freedom like never before! Today, astragon Entertainment and stillalive studios are happy to announce that with Bus Simulator 21 the most extensive bus driving experience in the history of the popular game series is ready for departure on the digital stores as well as numerous retail stores around the world!
The official Bus Simulator 21 – Release Trailer is offering some deeper insights into the game:
Bus Simulator 21
Now available on the PlayStation® Store, the Microsoft Store, on Steam™ and astragon.com!
Angel Shores Insider Skin Pack DLC available as a free download within the release week!
Bus Simulator 21 – Extended Edition comes with a brand-new MAN Lion‘s City 12 city bus and 3 additional MAN interiors
With Bus Simulator 21 the latest part of the popular simulation game series is now available on the digital download stores as well as a disk version in numerous retail stores around the world. Players can look forward not only to the most extensive vehicle fleet, but also to numerous new and improved features and the freest gaming experience in series history to date!
Numerous brands and bus models!
With 30 officially licensed buses by 10 world-famous brands such as Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, Scania, BYD, Alexander Dennis, Blue Bird, Grande West, Setra, IVECO BUS and MAN bus enthusiasts can choose from an unprecedented variety of bus models in Bus Simulator 21 – including city buses, articulated buses and, for the first time, also e-buses and a double-decker!
Two maps, multiplayer and an even freer open world approach!
Compared to its predecessor, Bus Simulator 21 offers two huge, lively maps: The North American-inspired city “Angel Shores”, and the European based city “Seaside Valley” known from its predecessor Bus Simulator 18 including the areas of the official map expansion. Both maps are offering an even freer open-world approach that invites players to explore their surroundings: For example, to pay a visit to the bus dealer to look at new models or to go on a merry search for carefully hidden easter eggs – be it alone or in cooperative multiplayer mode with up to three other players.
Another innovation is the floating day and night cycle, including dynamic weather. In addition, players will – for the first time – be able to access convenience comfort functions such as fast travel to all important points on the map, an option to fast forward the time to any point, and take-over the buses of their teammates or AI colleagues at any time they want. True to the motto “Less time in menus and more time on the road”, players are free to choose whether they want to use these options via the map menu or within the game world directly.
Enhanced management features!
If bus driving isn’t enough for you, you can also look forward to numerous whole new and improved management functions which, if desired, provide even more depth to the game. In Bus Simulator 21 you can not only create your own routes freely, but for the first time also use more in-depth micromanagement in order to optimize the income of your local transport company: examples are setting up detailed timetables including peak times, efficient route planning that takes the number of passengers at specific day or night times into account and more.
Exciting challenges and random events!
During the bus rides, players can expect plenty of variety: In addition to the huge selection of different bus models with their unique driving behavior, challenging traffic situations – such as narrow streets, oncoming traffic, serpentines, bus stations, night journeys, construction sites, cross-country journeys, potholes, traffic jams, traffic obstacles and speed bumps – ensure that bus drivers will have ample opportunity to prove their driving skills in different situations. Random events such as a litter left behind in the bus, special requests from passengers, fare dodgers, loud music, and blocked bus stops should of course also not go unnoticed by the driver.
Numerous customizing options for buses and player characters!
To ensure that the bus company presents an individual corporate identity to the player’s wishes, Bus Simulator 21 offers extensive options to customize the appearance of buses and bus drivers. Buses can not only be designed freely in terms of color but can also be decorated with a huge selection of stickers, complete paintworks and advertisements. Meanwhile, the new character editor comes up with more than 15,000 design combinations with which the appearance of the bus drivers can be adjusted according to the player’s preferences in terms of physique, clothing, skin color, hairstyle, accessories, etc.
Angel Shores Insider Skin Pack DLC as a free download during release week!
Players wishing for even more options to customize their bus fleet, can look forward to a very special gift during the release week of Bus Simulator 21: From September 07 until September 13, 2021 the Angel Shores Insider Skin Pack DLC with 10 additional skins will be available for all buyers of the game as a free download on Steam™, on the PlayStation®Store and on the Microsoft Store!
Extended Version comes with exciting bonus content!
The Bus Simulator 21 – Extended Edition, which is available as a digital download version only, also contains an exciting package of tempting bonus content: The MAN Bus Pack including a brand-new MAN Lion’s City 12 city bus as well as three additional MAN interiors to adapt the interiors of the MAN buses!
Regardless of which offer the players will choose: The game’s additional content packages will also be available as separate DLCs on the digital stores so that every player can mix and match their unique dream content package.
Bus Simulator 21 is now available for 34.99 EUR / 34.99 USD / 29.99 GBP (RSP) on PC, as well as for 49.99 EUR / 49.99 USD / 44.99 GBP (RSP) on PlayStation®4 and Xbox One. The Bus Simulator 21 – Extended Edition is available on the digital download stores for 39.99 EUR / 39.99 USD / 34.99 GBP (RSP) on PC as well as for 54.99 EUR / 54.99 USD / 49.99 GBP (RSP) on PlayStation®4 and Xbox One. The console versions will also be drivable on the newest console generation.
Kingston Announces Pocket-Sized XS2000 Portable SSD and Record-Breaking DataTraveler Max USB 3.2 Gen 2 Flash Drive
XS2000: portable and compact SSD with pro-formance and durability
DataTraveler Max: high speed, high capacity advanced USB, supports PS5 extended storage
Australia – September 8, 2021 –Kingston Technology, a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, today announced the launch of XS2000, a pocket-sized portable SSD utilizing USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 speeds to deliver next-gen performance in a compact, external on-the-go drive, and DataTraveler® Max, a high performance Type-C®1 USB leveraging the latest USB 3.2 Gen 2 standard, to keep up with users’ storage demands. Both products connect with USB Type-C® and can be easily used with mainstream devices on the market. On top of content creation and business usages, XS2000 and DataTraveler Max can also be used as extended storage for PS5.
XS2000 delivers lightning-fast transfer speeds up to 2,000MB/s2 giving users enhanced productivity with little interruption. XS2000 offers remarkable performance and capacities up to 2TB3 to offload and edit high-res images, 8K videos and large documents in a flash, transferring up to 400 HD photos per second, or taking less than 30 seconds to transfer a 1-hour 4K video, making any location an instant studio workspace. The drive connects with USB Type-C®1 allowing content creators to easily store and access their files anywhere on a PC or mobile device. At nearly half the size of a typical portable SSD, XS2000 includes a removable ruggedized sleeve and IP55-rating4 to withstand water and dust, making it the perfect companion for on-location adventures whether you go from work to play to passion projects.
“XS2000 is purpose-built with the ultimate combination of high performance and high capacity to keep up with the content demands of consumers around the world,” said Kingston. “Plus the compact size, similar to a key fob, and added durability make this the ideal drive to keep productivity flowing for the everyday content creator to prosumer and corporate professional.”
DataTraveler Max (DT Max) delivers record-breaking speeds up to 1,000MB/s read and 900MB/s write2 to make it one of the fastest USB drives on the market and the first of its kind. DT Max is designed with portability and convenience in mind. The unique ridged casing protects the connector when it is not in use and is easily moved in a single motion. Seamlessly transfer and store large digital files such as HD photos (up to 200 HD photos per second), 4K/8K videos, music and more with top speeds and high capacities up to1TB3. The addition of a keyring loop and LED status indicator makes the drive ideal for users who need storage on-the-go.
“DT Max offers industry-leading speeds and uncompromised storage space to enable consumers to create and keep up with today’s content demands,” said Kingston. “We deliver unparalleled performance that our customers have come to know and expect, and with this launch we are proud to set a new bar for USB-C flash drives.”
XS2000 is available in capacities 500GB to 2TB and is backed by a limited five-year warranty5 with free technical support, while DataTraveler Max is available in capacities 256GB to 1TB and is also backed by a five-year warranty with free technical support. For more information visit kingston.com.
XS2000 Portable SSD Features and Specifications:
USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Performance: Industry-leading read/write speeds up to 2,000MB/s1.
High-speed Capacities: Up to 2TB2 to support high resolution images, 8K videos, and large documents.
Built for Durability: Tested to be water resistant, dust resistant4 and shockproof with an included rubber sleeve.
Pocket-sized Portability: Small, lightweight form factor for easy, on-the-go storage.
Interface: USB 3.2 Gen 2×2
Speed1: Up to 2,000MB/s read, 2,000MB/s write
Capacities2: 500GB, 1TB, 2TB
Dimensions: 69.54 x 32.58 x 13.5mm
Weight: 28.9g
Casing Material: Metal + Plastic
Operating temperature: 0°C~40°C
Storage temperature: -20°C~85°C
Warranty/Support5: Limited 5-year warranty with free technical support
Compatible with: Windows® 10, 8.1, Mac OS (v.10.14.x +), Linux (v. 2.6.x +), Chrome OS™
Compatibility Table
USB 3.2 Gen 2×2
Windows® 10
✓
Windows 8.1
✓
Mac OS (v. 10.14.x +)
✓
Linux (v. 2.6.x +)
✓
Chrome OS™
✓
XS2000 Portable SSD
Part Number
Capacity
SXS2000/500G
500GB
SXS2000/1000G
1TB
SXS2000/2000G
2TB
DataTraveler Max USB 3.2 Gen 2 Flash Drive Features and Specifications:
Latest USB 3.2 Gen 2 Standard: Move your files in a flash with incredible speeds up to 1,000MB/s Read, 900MB/s Write
Latest USB 3.2 Gen 2 Standard: Move your files in a flash with incredible speeds up to 1,000MB/s Read, 900MB/s Write
Uncompromised Storage: Available in a range of high capacities from 256GB-1TB to carry your digital library on-the-go
USB-C®1 Connectivity: Supports next-gen laptops and desktops for seamless file transfers
Unique Design: Convenient one-handed sliding cap, LED status indicator, and functional keyring loop
Capacities3: 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
Speed2: USB 3.2 Gen 2 – Up to 1,000MB/s read, 900MB/s write
Dimensions: 82.17 mm x 22.00 mm x 9.02 mm
Weight: 12g
Operating temperature: 0°C~60°C
Storage temperature: -20°C~85°C
Warranty/support: 5-year warranty with free technical support
Compatible with: Windows® 10, 8.1, Mac OS (v. 10.14.x +), Linux (v. 2.6.x +), Chrome OS™
DataTraveler Max USB 3.2 Gen 2 Flash Drive
Part Number
Capacity
DTMAX/256GB
256GB
DTMAX/512GB
512GB
DTMAX/1TB
1TB
1 USB Type-C® and USB-C® are registered trademarks of USB Implementers Forum.
2 Speed may vary due to host hardware, software and usage.
3 Some of the listed capacity on a flash storage device is used for formatting and other functions and thus is not available for data storage. As such, the actual available capacity for data storage is less than what is listed on the products. For more information, go to Kingston’s Flash Memory Guide.
4 IEC/EN 60529 IP55 certified to withstand water flow and limited dust contact. Must be clean and dry before use.
5 Limited warranty based on 5 years or “SSD Life Remaining” which can be found using the Kingston SSD Manager. A new, unused product will show a wear indicator value of one hundred (100), whereas a product that has reached its endurance limit of program erase cycles will show a wear indicator value of one (1). See Kingston.com/wa for details.
From big data, to laptops and PCs, to IoT-based devices like smart and wearable technology, to design-in and contract manufacturing, Kingston helps deliver the solutions used to live, work and play. The world’s largest PC makers and cloud-hosting companies depend on Kingston for their manufacturing needs, and our passion fuels the technology the world uses every day. We strive beyond our products to see the bigger picture, to meet the needs of our customers and offer solutions that make a difference. To learn more about how Kingston Is With You, visit Kingston.com.
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Fight Off Hordes for Extra Rewards in Call to Arms – Plus, The Quick Draw Club No. 3 Now Available, and More
Towns are overrun with hordes of attackers and your skills are in heavy demand. Station yourself and your allies as you prepare to gun down waves of armed assailants in a range of locations — Call to Arms is paying out double RDO$ & XP to all willing to stand up and fight.
Today is the first day players can join The Quick Draw Club No. 3, the third in a series of passes designed to benefit the criminal elements of society’s underbelly. Ranking up across 25 Ranks will recoup your initial investment of 25 Gold Bars, plus earn you access to special bonuses, rare items such as a new Knife Variant and a unique Hairstyle, and more.
Purchasing all four installments of The Quick Draw Club will earn you a Reward allowing you to claim the upcoming Halloween Pass 2 for free. Meanwhile, owners of the previous two Quick Draw Club Passes who purchase The Quick Draw Club No. 3 this week will receive a Reward for 25 Capitale and 10 Fast Travel Rewards within 72 hours of purchase.
2X RDO$ for Free Roam Missions
Should you happen upon any strangers offering Free Roam Missions, don’t pass them idly by as they’re all paying out 2X RDO$ through September 13. With crime on the rise, make sure to empty out the pockets of the fallen in all Gang Hideouts, Blood Money Crimes, and Free Roam Missions to find more Capitale than usual this week.
The Zapatero, Bandit Mask, and Blue Enamel Inlay Material For Sale In response to many requests, a new set of items from previous Outlaw Passes are now available to purchase.Dress with the same flair as an infamous gunslinger from south of the border by donning The Zapatero outfit or protect your identity from prying eyes and witnesses alike with the Bandit Mask — both previous Outlaw Pass items are returning to Red Dead Online for purchase this week.
The Blue Enamel Inlay Material is now available at all Gunsmiths, too. Purchasing a weapon modification this week will yield 25 Buckshot Incendiary Shotgun Shells and 200 rounds of Express Revolver Ammo. Use them well.
All Red Dead Online players logging in this week will receive 3 Special Snake Oils and 3 Potent Bitters. All rewards will be deposited within 72 hours.
Discounts
Embarking on a life of vigilante justice by purchasing the Bounty Hunter License will cost you 5 Gold Bars less this week. Meanwhile, all Role-related Pamphlets are 30% off and Role Gun Belts are 40% off in the Catalogue. Stables are offering 40% off all Breton Horses and Stirrups, while all Spurs are half off. All forms of ammunition are 40% off for the next seven days as well, to help maximize chaos and bloodshed.
5 Gold Bars off the Bounty Hunter License
30% off all Role Pamphlets
40% off all Breton Horses
40% off all Role Gun Belts
40% off all Ammo
40% off all Stirrups
50% off all Spurs
Prime Gaming Benefits
Red Dead Online players who connect their Rockstar Games Social Club account to Prime Gaming before September 28 will get a Reward for a free Vitalism Studies Pamphlet and an Offer for half off an Established or Distinguished Naturalist Role Item of their choice.
Eagerly awaited tactical sci-fi RPG available on Steam, Epic and GOG with special launch discount available in the first week
8 SEPTEMBER 2021 – Dark Crystal Games and Prime Matter are pleased to announce Encased – the tactical sci-fi RPG – is available now, across the globe, on Steam, GOG and Epic Games Store.
Coinciding with the launch is a brand-new trailer giving users a quick overview of the title:
“In the beginning there was nothing but the concept on an RPG with enormous freedom of choice. After three years of hard work, we managed to create an entire universe populated by hundreds of characters, warring factions, anomalies, artifacts and mysteries.
All of this would have remained a dream without the incredible support of our community, investors, publishers and – most importantly – players. This is the path we have travelled together with you,” said says Viacheslav Kozikhin,Dark Crystal Games’ Creative Director.
The Encased story is set before, during and after an apocalypse in an alternative 1970s after humanity discovers The Dome; a giant zone left by an unknown civilization colloquially known as The Forefathers.
Players begin their journey in one of five disciplines – science, engineering, security, management or convict – which affects both their initial stats, specialisation and opens (or prevents) unique dialogue within the game.
However, your starting mission turns into a disaster as a strange anomaly of incredible proportions – The Maelstrom – goes out of control, cutting all communication with the outside world and plunging The Dome into chaos.
Your only hope of survival is travelling across the vast wasteland, find companions and confront or cooperate with the six factions that sprung up in the aftermath.
The game also encourages alternative playthroughs: Players can create a character with low intelligence to get unique dialogues and character reactions; or play as a pacifist, using only non-lethal methods of eliminating enemies; you can kill every living thing in your path turning The Dome into a very lonely place indeed (alternatively you can use your silver tongue and high charisma to resolve conflicts); or you can avoid everyone by staying hidden and play the game as the ultimate loner. Encased remembers every decision you make and will lead you to one of many varied endings, depending on your actions throughout the game.
Key features of the game:
Turn-based tactical combat
An extensive system of skills, abilities, and perks
Six opposing factions
Random encounters both on locations and while traversing the global map
Systemic interaction with the world around you
Play as a lone wolf or recruit companions
Stealth, crime, and reputation systems
Weapon crafting and upgrades
Survival elements
About Dark Crystal Games
Dark Crystal Games is an independent RPG studio founded in 2017 in St. Petersburg, Russia. The core of the team was formed by ex Larian devs, passionate to create their own RPG in the post-apocalyptic setting. In 2018 Dark Crystal Games launched a successful Kickstarter campaign that funded the development of the game and raised its production level. The project was promoted and developed by publisher Black Tower; three years on and Encased is almost ready to ship
About Prime Matter
Headquartered in Munich, Germany, Prime Matter the premium gaming label dedicated to delivering a range of diverse and immersive games from amazing gaming development talent all around the globe.
Working across projects of all styles, scopes and sizes, single-player, co-op to live ops, from producing to publishing, from ambitious teams taking their first step that need full support without compromising their dream to larger established successful studios searching that next step in the global market and building of brands.
Prime Matter looks to lead through creativity, expression and passion, with games that will grip and enchant with enthralling story-telling, winning an audience with its incredible moments and larger-than-life experiences.
Prime Matter is a member of the Koch Media Group.
Encased Suggested PC Specs
Minimum: WINDOWS® 7, 8, 8.1, 10, Intel® Core™ i5-3.3 GHz or better, or AMD Equivalent, 4GB RAM, : NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 660m or AMD Radeon™ R7 260x (2GB of video memory)
Recommended: WINDOWS® 7, 8, 8.1, 10, : Intel® Core™ i7-3.7 GHz or better, or AMD Equivalent, 8GB RAM, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB), or AMD RX 480 (8GB)
