There's footage from the latest pre-alpha build, once again not exactly a feast for the poor eyes (the performance really doesn't help either), but gameplay-wise it could be interesting...sort of. Still a shit-ton of work to do though, the roughness is truly palpable
It was painful watching that guy play. Almost like he's never played a game before. Although the 10 FPS in the ever glorious Unity engine probably didn't help matters!
This looks cool though, going to be keeping my eye on it!
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What the hell is he doing, some sort of retard who's playing?
Abandon this shit and give the rights to those Styx devs, they seem to be an inspiring bunch, this is done by tired old men who already got their fucking share, they just want it to be over. That's the feeling i get from most KS projects, once they have that big sum of money it's like they all pull the longest sigh ever; "oh noo, we really got to actually create this fucking game now too? kill me, please.."
Ultima Underworld was a pretty amazing thing back when it was first released, also had a lot of tech to it's engine though it hampered performance a bit on many current systems.
This re-imagined take on the series is a bit so-so looking thus far but eh, could still end up being a OK dungeon romp although they're working within the constraints of the Unity engine which isn't exactly helping.
EDIT: Ultima Underworld and it's sequel also had a involving story even if it wasn't quite on-par with the main Ultima installments themselves.
It's funny how the new game has like the worst imaginable graphics / engine of today while the original UUW was an absolute marvel of a game, something no one had done before. It was the first real 3D game where you could look around freely with the use of the mouse, move freely instead of grid based + unbelivable graphics for its time. I'm not asking for something as ground breaking, but this...
The devs seem to have good ideas and intentions (with the multiple approaches, stealth, use of physics/magic both as a diversion and attack) but alas, indeed the tech "supporting" them doesn't look like it's up to the task. I don't know how much room for improvement really is there with the alpha™ status and whatnot, I hope there's a lot of it still boiling in the cauldron even though the janky beast living underground is swallowing all the positive vibes.
From the creative minds behind the acclaimed Ultima Underworld® series, in Underworld Ascendant®, Paul Neurath and Warren Spector's OtherSide Entertainment is innovating upon the series’ signature player-authored gameplay in bold new ways and bringing the ‘immersive sim’ genre forward in a breathtaking fantasy realm, rife with danger and full of intrigue.
Return to The Stygian Abyss in Underworld Ascendant®, the action RPG designed to maximize player choice. Journey through the unfamiliar. Unlock your creative potential. Utilize your environment to stack the odds in your favor. Devise the ideal plan to overcome the challenges you face or dive in and think on your feet.
Each decision holds great opportunity and grave consequence. What you leave behind will be engraved on the lives of others. Assuming you survive…
KEY FEATURES:
A DEEPLY IMMERSIVE WORLD
Enter a fully-realized dungeon realm, rendered in expressive detail, where simulated systems make logical sense and creative experimentation is amply rewarded. Interact with useful flora and physics-based traps. Encounter fantastic creatures like Lizard Men, opportunistic Outcasts, and fearsome Mind Cripplers – all with unique abilities that can be used to your advantage.
DYNAMIC NARRATIVE
Become embroiled in an epic plot, as rival factions vie for dominance in struggles that ebb and flow across the realm. Every decision you make has unique consequences on events and the world around you. How will you navigate The Stygian Abyss?
A HERO TO CALL YOUR OWN
Launch yourself into fluid, intense combat. Cast powerful magic to defeat the enemy. Use stealth and subterfuge to avoid enemies and obstacles altogether. Freely mix and match across dozens of distinct combat, stealth & magic abilities, plus your choice of weapons, magical items and useful provisions to create a unique hero who is truly your own.
UNBOXED GAMEPLAY
Unlock your creative potential with the Improvisation Engine. Experiment with a wide array of skills and magic. Manipulate your environment – and creatures who reside in it – to stack the odds in your favor. The game sets the challenge, the solution is up to you. Craft your own adventure.
EVER-EVOLVING QUESTS
Explore constantly-evolving environments, offering dynamic opportunities and deepening challenges. Set out on a wide variety of quests: from intrigue and manipulation among conflicting Factions to opposing the growing influence of the undead. Delve into lost areas, collect rare objects, alter the environment, and more.
UNIQUE REWARDS SYSTEM
Earn rewards and unlock skills through exceptional performance and creative solutions. Solve challenges in unique ways and push yourself to experiment.
Got a kick out of the ending of the video at the bottom of the first page ....
"So, that's Underworld: Ascendant, it's out at the end of 2016!"
Game developers make local weathermen look like miraculous fortune-tellers!
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Become The Ascendant, a hero tasked with overcoming an incomprehensible challenge and saving The Stygian Abyss. You must combine clever problem-solving and adaptability to restore the world to its rightful state. Discover your unique playstyle - sneak past enemies using water arrows, go head-to-head in full blown combat, or manipulate the environment to your advantage with dynamic spells. The choice is yours. How will you play? Available on Steam September 2018.
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