Developer Dark Point Games has recently announced that their souls-like inspired action RPG, Achilles Legends Untold, is going to launch onto Steam Early Access on May 12th, 2022. The game will be available for $19.99 USD / EUR 18.99.
To commemorate the occasion, the developer released an Early Access release date trailer giving us an overview of the upcoming game.
“Thousands of people played and enjoyed the beta earlier this year and thanks to their feedback we were able to really fine-tune the experience. We cannot wait to start our path into Early Access and hope that our players will follow our journey every step of the way,” said Pawel Waszak, CEO and Lead Game Designer.
About Achilles Legends Untold
Achilles Legends Untold is an isometric action RPG, greatly inspired by the souls-like genre and old-school hack & slash games. Players will have to rely on Achilles’ raw power to overcome legendary characters and creatures from Homer’s Iliad while taking Ancient Greece through rich lore and environmental storytelling as they make their way to the gates of Troy and beyond.
As the studio wanted to create an easy-to-learn-but-hard-to-master-experience, the combat is designed with souls-like tactics in mind, without letting it become a barrier to newer players. This way, Achilles Legends Untold may be enjoyed by Souls veterans and new players alike.
For those who fighting side-by-side with friends, the game also provides a robust co-op experience with procedurally generated dungeons to explore, allowing you and your friends to hone their skills even further.
Features
- Deep combat inspired by the souls-like genre and old-school hack & slash games
- An engaging and original story inspired by the Greek mythology
- Beautiful enemy, armor, and environmental design
- Easy to learn and hard to master gameplay
- Jolly cooperation!
- Innovative GAIA system responsible for enemies’ AI
The gameplay features satisfying and skill-based combat, RPG elements, and resource management. Collect raw materials to forge new deadly weapons and sturdy shields to take Achilles to the peak of his power. Become stronger and more ferocious with each ability you unlock and adapt to new challenges in the world, as Achilles is not the only one picking up new tricks along the way.
The game features the innovative GAIA system, which means the AI characters’ actions feel lifelike and work together in unpredictable ways. Experience immersive battles in which monsters adapt to your playstyle, try different strategies or create ambush scenarios, all driven by this contemporary, in-house-designed system.
For more information about the game, do visit the game’s official website.
Source: Press Release