Enter the Shadows of a Forgotten Age in Arhaekon: A New Tactical Saga Unfolds on Steam Early Access
Prepare to embark on a chilling odyssey as independent developer Predict Edumedia announces its latest venture, Arhaekon, a game poised to redefine the dungeon-crawler experience. Slated for an Early Access release on Steam in Q2, Arhaekon invites players to the bleak twilight of a world grappling with its survival.
A World Divided: The Eternal Struggle of the Arhaekons and Prospherisors
In Arhaekon, the ruins of an ancient, forgotten civilization set the stage for an epic clash between two divine entities. The Arhaekons, guardians of humanity, are locked in a celestial battle against the Prospherisors, who vow to destroy humankind should they dare to transcend their mortal limits. Amidst this cosmic war, the land suffers under a shroud of darkness as a mysterious cataclysm strikes, obliterating half of a distant continent and ushering an era of famine and death.
Rise from the Ashes: Your Role in the Struggle
As the protagonist, you are thrust into this torn world awakened by a gnostic priest seeking to prevent humanity’s doom. Your journey begins in a tomb, the resting place of an ancient Arhaekon. Here, you learn of the power struggles and the eerie reality of a world that’s much changed during your slumber.
Gameplay Features: Strategy and Survival in the Dark
Arhaekon combines dark fantasy with intense roguelike gameplay elements:
- Procedural Adventures: Traverse 14 distinct regions, each with themed dungeons filled with unique enemies.
- Strategic Combat: Engage in tactical turn-based battles where every decision could mean life or death.
- Character Development: Manage a squad of 12 units across 4 classes, fostering their abilities and steering their evolution through experience and tier progression.
- Survival Mechanics: Beyond health, watch as your units’ sanity ebbs closer to the enemy’s influence in the chilling ‘Corruption System.’
- Resource Management: Heal and upgrade your units in the Purgatory and Medical Ward, manage scarce resources, and make critical decisions that will shape the fate of your refuge.
- Crafting and Loot: Utilize a lost compendium to craft new equipment and collect rare items and lore that enhance your gameplay experience.
The Weight of Choices: Crafting Your Destiny
Arhaekon is not just about battle prowess but also the strategic management of your camp and the difficult choices you face. From upgrading facilities to deciding the fate of your characters, every decision is impactful and irreversible, adding a layer of depth and realism to the gaming experience.
Collect, Craft, Conquer
Whether you are delving into dungeons for loot, crafting powerful artifacts, or making pacts with gods for their blessings, Arhaekon offers a richly textured world where strategy meets an immersive narrative. Collect pages of lore to unravel the past or ignore them to focus solely on strategy—how you play is entirely up to you.
Platforms: Microsoft Windows
