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Can you, a betrayed king, make it out alive with only a few trusted men? Give it a shot as Lost In The Open is in Early Access
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Lost In The Open Has Been Released Into Early Access
Can you, a betrayed king, make it out alive with only a few trusted men? Give it a shot as Lost In The Open is in Early Access
Article Summary
- Lost in the Open enters Early Access, inviting players into a deadly medieval escape as a betrayed king.
- Guide Nrvesk and his loyal followers through procedurally generated events, choices, and skirmishes.
- Permadeath for the king, tactical 8-directional combat, and evolving companion roles increase depth.
- Every playthrough brings unique challenges and branching narratives influenced by your decisions.
Indie game developer Black Voyage Games and publisher WhisperGames have released their latest game, Lost in the Open, into Early Access. If you haven't seen this game, you play as a betrayed king who is fleeing from those who wish him dead, accompanyied only by the few men left that he trusts, as you get into skirmishes and have to make tough choices to see your fate undone in safety. The game was a hit at Gamescom, but now we have a good chunk ofit available on Steam, with no set release date yet. Enjoy the latest trailer before diving in!
Lost in the Open
Lost In The Open is set in a low-fantasy medieval world, where the player controls Nrvesk, fleeing from the city of Stratha, where an attempt was made on his life. With but a pair of bodyguards, he must fight his way home under constant pursuit. This journey takes place across a procedurally generated overworld, where players will encounter unique events, brutal battles, and tough decisions. Every choice must be weighed carefully, its outcome will have a direct effect on your campaign. Every playthrough will be different. Is the distant light that shines through the trees a merry band of merchants, keen to share their wares, or a band of thieves, bloodthirsty and opportunistic?… or perhaps something far more sinister. Each scenario is carefully crafted with attention to detail. With Health and sustained injuries carrying over from battle to battle, there are limited opportunities for your company to truly recover. Nrvesk's journey is a constant balancing act and effort to keep your head above water.
- The king Is An Essential Unit: Nrvesk is a competent warrior, but his death means the end of a run.This raises the stakes of every battle, forces you to play with care and more tactically, and encourages various ways to build him.Do you create the ultimate leader, encouraging and supporting your companions from across the battlefield? Or a nigh-impossible-to-kill warrior, who survives on account of his own prowess?
- Narrative Purpose: At the heart of Lost In The Open is Nrvesk's goal: Return to his throne by any means necessary. As you venture through the land between Nrvesk's home and Stratha, you will find this manifesting in many strange and unique ways. Remember what lead Nrvesk to this situation in the first place…
- Watch Your Flanks! 8-Directional Combat!: Never has positioning been so important on the battlefield! A unit forced out-of-position, or a tactical flank can change a certain victory to a devastating loss. No longer is combat just a numbers game, but one that takes multi-dimensional thinking and forward planning. Watch your rear, and hold the line!
- Forge Your Companions' Identities: Mould each companion through unique upgrade paths that are redefined with every run.
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