Mad Mushroom, the influencer-owned sport writer within the OTK Community, introduced two new motion RPG titles on the OTK Winter Video games Expo.
The video games embody Hell Clock, an ARPG roguelike from Brazilian studio Rogue Snail, and Conquest Darkish, a horde survivor ARPG from Eldritch Sword Video games. Each will launch in 2025 and they are often skilled proper now: a limited-time Hell Clock playtest and a Conquest Darkish demo are each now reside on Steam.
Hell Clock reveal and playtest
On this sport, gamers can dive into the darkish fantasy world of Hell Clock, the place ultra-fast Path-of-Exile-like motion meets roguelike mechanics. Set in Brazil’s nineteenth century Conflict of Canudos, a big battle within the historical past of the nation, the gamers takes on the function of Pajeú, a previously enslaved particular person thrust right into a demon-filled purgatory in an everlasting battle for reality.
Gamers will blast via dungeons and achieve inhuman energy. The Hell Clock is ticking. Go to the Steam web page now to participate within the limited-time playtest which ends on December 11.
“When we started working on this game we asked ourselves, ‘What would it be like if an entire Diablo season or Path of Exile league took just 20 minutes?’ And that’s what Hell Clock is: a roguelike that encourages aggressive and fast gameplay,” stated Mark Venturelli, CEO and artistic director at Rogue Snail, in a press release.
Venturelli added, “Hell Clock is also a very personal project for all of us at Rogue Snail. In my 17-year career, this is my first project primarily voiced in Brazilian Portuguese, and also based entirely on Brazilian history and culture. We feel like we’re ready to tell our version of the Canudos story — not only to the whole world, but also to many fellow Brazilians who might not be fully aware of its grim events and repercussions which can still be felt to this day.”
Hell Clock options
Race In opposition to Time – Each second counts as you battle the undead forces of your oppressors. Danger delving deeper for valuable loot and face the nightmarish incarnations of those that sought to bury the reality.
Forge Unstoppable Builds – Search out historical Relics infused with the energy of resistance. Create devastating mixtures that channel Canudos’s unbreakable spirit into unstoppable energy.
Unleash Hellish Energy – Grasp a various choice of devastating skills born from righteous fury. Dance via hordes with lightning-fast knife strikes, smash enemies with Canudos’ nice bell, or rain rapid-fire dying out of your trusty sidearm.
Rewrite Historical past – Every descent brings new probabilities to proper historic wrongs. Uncover distinctive mixtures of Blessings to evolve your construct as you face the demons of Brazil’s darkish previous, current, and future.
Battle At Your Personal Tempo – Whether or not you search a brutal take a look at in opposition to historical past’s oppressors or a considerate journey of justice, Hell Clock adapts to your path. Take away all time strain with Relaxed Mode, or push your limits in Hardcore mode.
Vengeance By no means Ends – Expertise a whole three-act story marketing campaign, then take a look at your perfectly-tuned builds within the difficult Endgame the place your gear, skills, and playstyle are pushed to their limits.
Conquest Darkish reveal and demo
On this sport, 237 years have handed for the reason that Black Planet appeared, undead armies rampaged over the land, and the Cosmic Gods fell. Now, champions and criminals alike enter Darkish Ritual circles to battle the very forces that introduced civilization to its knees.
Gamers will expertise an motion RPG’s ascension to energy in minutes in Conquest Darkish: a savage ARPG survivors-like full of devastating fight, sword and sorcery fashion, and numerous construct permutations.
Conquest Darkish will launch in Steam Early Entry in Spring, 2025. A free, public demo is now obtainable on Steam as properly.
“Conquest Dark is my attempt at bringing a dark, grim sword and sorcery style to the horde survivor genre,” stated Peter “Irmstoi” Finnberg, solo dev and proprietor at Eldritch Sword Video games, in a press release. “This game is about testing builds, mixing classes, laying waste to waves of enemies, and standing toe-to-toe with deadly bosses. And what we need now more than ever is player feedback – try the demo and let us know what you think on Steam and in Discord so we can continue to make Conquest Dark the best survivor-like ARPG it can be.”
Conquest Darkish options
Grasp the Darkish Rituals – Enterprise into haunting environments the place cosmic horror meets primal savagery. Select your path from legendary courses just like the untamed Barbarians of the Lion, the divine Oathkeepers, or the mysterious Acolytes of Kuu, every mastering distinctive powers in opposition to the darkness.
Instantaneous Motion RPG Gratification – Unlock your energy fantasy via intense Rritual runs. Start as a feeble grunt and uncover devastating builds as you progress. Each Rritual delivers the satisfying development curve of an ARPG in concentrated type, every run bringing you nearer to legend standing.
Forge Godslaying Builds – Uncover eldritch skills, equip legendary armor, and wield distinctive weapons from fallen champions. Improve your arsenal and craft builds worthy of slaying gods. Principle-craft your technique to godhood with deep customization and countless potentialities.
Conquer The Darkness – Battle via various environments crammed with distinctive challenges and fearsome mini-bosses. Face lethal creatures, undead armies, and fallen heroes in your quest to uncover the secrets and techniques of The Black Planet.
Savage Sword & Sorcery – Expertise a brutal realm of sword & sorcery impressed by the best darkish fantasy classics of outdated. Historic powers and cosmic horrors lurk in each cursed wreck and fallen kingdom.
Rogue Snail and Eldritch Sword Video games
Based in 2014 by Brazilian sport builders Mark Venturelli, Betu Souza, and Caio Lima, Rogue Snail is an indie and totally distant studio with a fantastically various crew from throughout the nation. With titles akin to Chroma Squad, Star Vikings Without end, Relic Hunters Zero, Relic Hunters Rebels, and Relic Hunters Legend underneath its belt, Rogue Snail believes in spreading love via its video games, making a wholesome and welcoming place for everybody.
If sport builders are completely satisfied and rested, and in the event that they’re keen about what they’re creating, the gamers will really feel that love once they play.
Eldritch Sword Video games is the one-man indie studio of Peter “Irmstoi” Finnberg. Hailing from the tough, chilly land of Finland, Peter has greater than 20 years of sport growth expertise and a ardour for old-school Sword & Sorcery. Conquest Darkish is Peter’s first solo mission.
And Mad Mushroom is a online game publishing firm, positioned because the next-generation influencer-owned entity throughout the huge umbrella of OTK Community. With a crew of seasoned trade consultants, Mad Mushroom is dedicated to fostering a collaborative setting that nurtures creativity, encourages innovation, and propels promising indie video games to new heights. Mad Mushroom is right here to empower indie builders, interact avid gamers, and form the way forward for interactive leisure.
