Excitedly promoting the forthcoming RPG that allows players to orchestrate crime in the underworld, published by the creators behind Dwarf Fortress and designed by one of the greatest narrative game developers ever.
Thousand Hells: A Surreal Journey into the Afterlife
Get ready to embark on an extraordinary adventure with Thousand Hells, a new tactical narrative RPG developed by A Sharp, the creators of King of Dragon Pass and Six Ages. Published by Kitfox Games, Thousand Hells is now available for wishlisting on Steam, though its official release date has yet to be announced.
In Thousand Hells, you lead a team of four heroes through various surreal underworlds inspired by mythology. Your mission? To complete heists and quests that range from stealing hell's gold to saving a city from an infernal plague. Each team member is procedurally generated, bringing unique fears and desires to the table. Your choices will impact their skills and the outcome of over 200 dynamic narrative encounters.
One such encounter might involve seeking the release of children from a grieving mother, or calming the nerves of bandits with a bard to avoid combat. But beware, for hiring a demonologist to communicate with possessed objects may carry risks. Success could lead to valuable insights, but failure might result in consequences as severe as broken arms or worse.
Thousand Hells takes place in the Eternal City, a Byzantine-flavored fantasy world perched atop a twisting, shifting hellscape. The game's visuals are as captivating as its story, with screenshots revealing warped encounters such as towering walking citadels, battles with ears covered in knives, and petitioning Queen Death's court.
The player's goal in Thousand Hells is to fulfill a contract with the uncanny Ambassador, though the details of the deal remain a mystery. As you navigate this surreal journey into the afterlife, your team's skills will change depending on their successes and failures, adding an extra layer of strategy to your gameplay.
Lincoln Carpenter, a writer with 11 years of experience, has recently joined PC Gamer as a full-time News Writer. We look forward to hearing more about Thousand Hells as it approaches its release. In the meantime, be sure to wishlist this intriguing game on Steam to stay updated on its progress.
