The latest media drop for Bound by Flame brings you 3 more succulent screenshots and a flashy new trailer. Coming to PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4 and Xbox 360, interestingly no Xbox One. But the big draw for me is what developer Spiders is claiming that Bound By Flame will have a tactical and dynamic combat system. I hope this means Batman Arkham Asylum-esque bad-assery in a fantasy dungeon setting.
The rest of the press release sounds pretty familiar to anyone who has played or read anything relating to fantasy. There’s going to be undead foes, crazy dragons, ice creatures, crafting and of course player companions. These companions can help you in your quest and also be part of a romantic angle in your story. All in all some standard stuff but it is how Spiders will mix it all together that will make the difference. Bound by Flame is set to be released in Q2 2014 which means we’ll be getting a lot more info soon.
Source Link: YouTube | http://boundbyflame.com
PRESS RELEASE
BOUND BY FLAME: NEW SCREENSHOTS AND LAUNCH OF THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE!
The Ice Lords welcome you to their new domain! Bound by Flame, the most ambitious RPG to date from Spiders studios (Mars: War Logs, Of Orcs and Men), is today proud to launch the official website! We are now thrilled to reveal 3 new screenshots of the game that show the companions who will help the hero in his quest, and some of the terrifying and ferocious creatures you will soon have the pleasure of confronting on PC, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®3 and Xbox 360®!
Designed for use also on smartphones and tablets, the Bound by Flamewebsite is a real mine of information on the latest RPG from Spiders studios. Here you will find everything you need to know about the game and the gameplay mechanics, the tactical and dynamic combat system, the back story and characters, and you will also learn about the importance of the human/demon duality – a dilemma the hero will struggle with throughout his quest.
You can also find the latest images in the extensive image and video galleryon the site which will be constantly expanded over the several months until the game release date! Finally, the website is also home to the developers’ Devblog, which is fed on a regular basis with rich, varied information about the game’s development.
Bound by Flame will be released on PC, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®3 and Xbox 360® in Q2 2014.
– Visit the official website of Bound by Flame
About Bound By Flame
Bound by Flame lets you play a mercenary possessed by a flame demon. As a victim of this demonic influence, players will have to choose between the powers offered by their host, or to keep their humanity, developing heroic talents instead. Dangers and enemies, becoming more terrifying and fearsome in battle, will be temptations to acquire more power by giving up part of the hero’s soul to the demon. Progression of the demonic influence will be reflected by the transformation of the hero’s body.
Depending on the choices made by the player and the influence of the demon, some chapters will offer different scenarios and a different experience, adding important replayability to the game. Real-time battles are impressive and dynamic. If the player begins the game knowing only the basics of combat, fire magic and assassination, he will be able to specialize by unlocking and improving many skills and powers through 3 different skill trees.
Bound by Flame lets the players customize their character. During the creation of their hero, players will be able to choose their gender and facial characteristics. This will of course have an influence on the demon’s appearance. Bound by Flame also includes a crafting system, allowing players to create and improve equipment, including their armor and weapons. Several companions will join the player during his quest, and will, depending on the player’s actions, develop friendship, romance or rivalry.
Finally, the bestiary of Bound by Flame is rich and spectacular. Players will get to fight many impressive creatures: shadow dragons, liches, undead, ice creatures… epic confrontations abound. Which path will the players take? Will they lust after the demon’s power and magic to annihilate their foes, or will they favor their combat skills and their bravery?
About Focus Home Interactive
Founded in 1996, Focus Home Interactive is an independent French publisher based near Paris, France. Known for the quality, diversity and originality of its catalogue, Focus has published and distributed original titles that have become benchmark titles worldwide – such as Blood Bowl, the strategy games Wargame, Sherlock Holmes, TrackMania, Runaway, Cities XL and also Cycling Manager and Farming Simulator.
http://www.focus-home.com
About Spiders Games
Spiders is an independent video game development studio based in Paris, France. Founded in 2008 by several industry veterans who worked most notably on the Silverfall game and its add-on, the studio is mainly specialized in the creation of action/RPG games on PC and next gen consoles, but also has the capacity to realize or participate in the realization of PC ports on consoles. To date, Spiders developed and released Faery: Legends of Avalon, an enchanting RPG on PC, Xbox Live Arcade and Playstation Network, as well as the console ports of the Sherlock Holmes vs. Jack the Ripper (Xbox 360) and The Testament of Sherlock Holmes (PS3, Xbox 360) adventure games. Spiders has also developed Of Orcs and Men, an RPG for PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 designed and produced by Cyanide, and Mars War Logs (PC, XBLA, PSN). Spiders is currently developing Bound by Flame for PC, PS3, PS4 and Xbox360.
http://www.spiders-games.com
