Explore the Passageway of the Ancients
The indie game studio Passageway Games has announced that its upcoming title, Passageway of the Ancients is coming to PC via Steam later this year. The release date will be revealed soon as well. The game takes heavy inspiration from the CRPGs from the ’90s and early 2000s and transports players to the galaxy’s only magical planet. So, prepare for an epic adventure with awesome visceral combat and complex lore.
Passageway of the Ancients is an atmospheric RPG set on the magical planet of Aieryon. Players will have to explore the city of Ithgar to solve their parents’ murder. They will face intense battles, manage their team, and shape their character’s abilities while tackling tricky puzzles and unlocking secrets.
The game blends strategy and real-time combat, inspired by historical weapons and tactics. Plus, you’ll juggle two identities: a secret Dragonkindt and a public persona of your choice, whether Dwarf, Elf, or Human, both of which you’ll need to level up simultaneously.
Here are some key features:
– Blended Combat System: Use both strategy and real-time elements – drawing on real medieval weapons and tactics.
– Dual-Persona Character Development: Develop your character’s two personas simultaneously – the hidden Dragonkindt, and a public-facing race of your choosing.
– Powerful Magical Items: Equip items carefully; they affect intelligence, will, and other character attributes.
– Complex Decision Trees: Manage battle spoils, solve puzzles, adjust the frequency of special activities, choose interactions, and gather clues.
– Fully Customizable Characters: Choose your character’s alternate persona, appearance, and gender as Dwarf, Elf, or Human.
A demo version of the game is already available on the platform for everyone to try out. Go dive right into it and experience the nostalgic adventure before it comes out.