Action-Adventure RPG ‘Testament: The Order of High Human’ Launches on Steam and Epic Games Today!
Fairyship Games, a small US-based developer known for narrative-based titles, is thrilled to announce the release of their action-adventure RPG, Testament: The Order of High Human. The game will be available for purchase on Steam and the Epic Store starting today.
A Story-Driven RPG
Testament: The Order of High Human is an original first-person action-adventure RPG set in the land of Tessara. Players will assume the role of Aran, the king of High humans and the guardian of the realm. Aran’s world is shattered when his brother, Arva, betrays him, plunging the land into darkness and unleashing ominous creatures. Stripped of his powers, Aran embarks on a journey to regain his strength and confront Arva, aiming to restore Tessara to its former glory. As players progress, they will upgrade Aran’s sword, bow, and magic abilities, allowing them to develop a unique fighting style.
A Homage to Gaming Genres
The development of Testament: The Order of High Human has been a labor of love for the small team at Fairyship Games, consisting of just 15 individuals. Inspired by the games and genres they grew up playing, the team has worked tirelessly on the project for nearly five years. Now, on the day of its launch, the team eagerly awaits the players’ reactions to the world they have created and the story they seek to tell.
Co-creator and studio co-founder Moe Naderi expresses their excitement, stating, “We’ve been working on Testament: The Order of High Human for the best part of five years and, for the majority of that time, just a small core team of 15 people. Now it’s launch day and the nerves are high – this means so much to all of us here – but we can’t wait to see what people make of the world we’ve created and the story we want to tell.”
Key Features of Testament: The Order of High Human
The game offers players a range of exciting features and gameplay mechanics:
Immersive Combat Styles
- Players can choose from three different combat approaches, each with its own unique traits for specialization.
Masterful Swordplay
- Experience a variety of destructive and elemental sword combos.
Powerful Magic Abilities
- Utilize 16 different magic abilities, including single-target spells, traps, area-of-effect attacks, damage-over-time effects, and defensive spells.
Versatile Bowmanship
- Wield a magical bow with four different arrow types: normal, ricochet, explosive, and passthrough arrows.
Extensive XP and Upgrade System
- Engage in exploration to earn experience points and unlock upgrades, encouraging players to fully explore every land and dungeon.
Nostalgic Platforming
- Enjoy platforming elements reminiscent of retro 2D platformers in unique gameplay areas.
Innovative ‘Eclipse System’
- Take advantage of the new ‘Eclipse System,’ featuring three distinct gameplay mechanics called “eyes of darkness” that can be used individually or combined for exciting encounters and challenges.
Wide Array of Consumables
- Access over 18 craftable items that can modify the player’s health, mana, or provide enhancements to the player’s belongings and surroundings, allowing for personalized playing styles.
Diverse Quests
- Embark on more than 40 main and side quests, meticulously designed to contribute to the game’s consistent storytelling.
Nonlinear Narrative Style
- Immerse yourself in a nonlinear narrative style, ensuring a strong and engaging storytelling experience.
Availability and Pricing
Testament: The Order of High Human has been in development for over four and a half years by a passionate team of 15 individuals dedicated to storytelling. The game is set to launch today on Steam and the Epic Store for $34.99/€34.99/£29.99. More information regarding releases on PlayStation and Xbox platforms will be announced in the future.
Platforms: Microsoft Windows, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5
