Turn-based: Swords and Sorcery - Underworld

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Turn-based: Swords and Sorcery - Underworld

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Hello everyone,

I realized that a small but significant portion of the people that enjoyed Grimrock would have preferred a kickback to the turn-based RPGs of the 80s. It just so happens that I am on the verge of releasing one (actually, the gold version of an existing game) called Swords and Sorcery - Underworld. With thanks to Darklord for authorizing this entry, I humbly present you with a link to said game's website:

www.olderbytes.com

It is on Greenlight: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/f ... d=93144364
and there's a wishlist entry on GOG: http://www.gog.com/en/wishlist/games/sw ... underworld

The inspiration behind this game is Might and Magic. Improvements to the original include more advanced tactical options for combat (timing and distance management mostly), some mobs with two specials, item descriptions, automapping with flags (optional), more logical encounters (MM2 could get a little bizarre in that aspect, although it is one of my all-time favorites), you can save anywhere (but there is some incentive to saving only at the inn). Then there's the extra comfort for the eyes and ears that current technology allows.

I am looking forward to reading your impressions!


Thanks for reading,
Charles
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Hey Charles,

This is a great looking game, I've upvoted it on Steam and will look forward to hearing more about it! :)

Here's a piccy!

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Hey Charles,

Are you still hoping release Underworld Gold this month? :)

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Still hoping, yes :-)
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It's out, by the way. Sorry I didn't update it' walked out the door a couple days ago. :)
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Oh nice! Will have to grab that soon. :)

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Hey Guys,

This is currently on sale just this weekend for $10, so if you are tempted buy it now! :)

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For those curious about or fans of early Might and Magic, Bard's Tale or Wizardry type mechanics SSUG is on sale at $4.95 over the next couple weeks at www.OlderBytes.com ;)
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Looks like good solid fun.
It's on sale for 5 dollars til Jan27th?
Looks like I need to add funds to my paypal
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Neikun wrote:Looks like good solid fun.
It's on sale for 5 dollars til Jan27th?
Looks like I need to add funds to my paypal
Thank you, a goddess :)
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