After the successful god-game Reus, Abbey Games has released another title, Renowned Explorers: International Society. A strategy adventure game set in a fictitious 19th century world, the Age of Discovery, Renowned Explorers: International Society promises gamers with hours of adventure.
According to Adriaan Jansen, co-founder and game designer; ‘’We took our inspiration from FTL and XCOM, plus an unlikely source; the Sims. We created a world full of procedurally generated locations to explore that feels like those of Indiana Jones and Tintin. The player can choose how to approach any encounters ahead: violently or verbally.’’
Attitude-based gameplay is a new type of tactical turn-based combat employed in the game. While guiding your explorers across the globe in search for treasure, you can encounter locals that require a strategic approach to deal with them, be it through a physical or social course of action.
Each explorer has his or her own expertise and character traits when dealing with the locals. Players can choose among 20 unique explorers divided into Fighters, Scouts, Speakers and Scientists. The speaker Yvonne Lefevre, for example, is Montreal’s cruel mistress. Assertive, intelligent and the center of attention, her charm and powerful lectures can confound any thug. Do keep in mind that your choices have an impact on your reputation.
Renowned Explorers will be released on a variety of PC platforms, such as Steam, GoG, Greenman Gaming, Humble Bundle and GamesRocket. Plus, early purchasers can take advantage of a 10% starter discount. And that’s not all – players who also possess the god-game Reus in their Steam, GoG or Humble Bundle inventory will receive a 25% loyalty discount on Renowned Explorers.
- Explore the far corners of the world in the age of discovery, outsmart your rivals, campaign for fame and become the most Renowned Explorer of the 19th century
- Live your own adventures; get to know your explorers with their own character traits, skills and quirks, manage their progression while hunting for the most prestigious treasures
- Prepare your treasure hunt; collect insight, research, gold and status on your expeditions to acquire supplies and support for the next adventure
- Attitude-based gameplay; choose the best course of action by engaging your opponents physically and mentally using charm, deception, intimidation or a show of force
- There is always something new to discover in the thrilling procedurally generated expeditions, where your reputation opens up new opportunities