Game News The first Dark Souls-style team management video game is coming to PC, PS5 and Xbox Series!
Published on 08/11/2024 at 21:40
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A new Souls-like has recently been released on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series, but this title intends to stand out from other games in the genre with a new feature. In Deathbound, you can form a team of 4 heroes by absorbing the Essence of warriors who died in combat, and take advantage of different skill sets against the many bosses in the world of Ziêminal…
A Souls-like that mixes single-player and team management
Deathboundthe souls-like from the independent developer Trialforge Studiohas been available since August 8, 2024 on Epic Games Store, GOG et Steam for the version PCbut also on PlayStation 5 et Xbox Series for those who prefer to play on console. For their first title, the Brazilian studio opted for a world with a technological past with brutalist architecture, but whose progress is gradually falling into oblivion in favor of a more medieval way of life. Even if Deathbound is described as a single-player Souls-like, this one isn’t quite like the others, as you can see in its launch trailer:
For the first time in a game of this genre, the system is based on team management. Instead of playing a single character from start to finish, it is possible to play a team of 4 heroes by forming alliances with warriors who died in battle. During the clashes, It is possible to switch between characters to take advantage of their unique abilitieswhich could well turn the tables when you face a boss. But your teammate choices could well influence the course of your game…
Team composition is crucial in Deathbound
The universe of Deathbound was born from the conflict between faith and science, and the land of Zieminal cannot be traveled alone. To be able to progress, it will be necessary to absorb l’Essence fallen fighters who litter your path, and learn to master the combat techniques and skills specific to each warrior thanks to the talent trees associates. But you will have to think carefully before tying yourself to certain characters, because their ideologies can be opposed, and this can be felt on the ground.
Indeed, the choices of teammates will have an effect on the synergy of the group, which can affect the gameplay significantly. The members of the church of death and the supporters of the Cult of life have completely opposing views, and if you have characters from both factions in your party, the effects granted by the combination of their powers could be unexpected. On the contrary, if you combine the powers of two members of the same faction, you will be able to benefit from powerful buffs which will help you overcome the most formidable enemies.
But even if your characters don’t share the same ideology, you can still enjoy the Morphic Strikea devastating attack that is triggered once you have completed the sync counter of your team. This mechanic is essential to obtain victory against the bosses, so it’s up to you to manage your group well to guarantee victory!
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