Following the controversial pre-rendered trailer in the previous year, speculation on the authenticity of the gameplay teaser for this alleged RPG, which bears a resemblance to the Dark Messiah series, continues to thrive among internet users.
In the world of fantasy hack-and-slash games, Alkahest aspires to resurrect the acclaimed swashbuckling charm of Dark Messiah: Might and Magic. The game, which debuted last year, initially sparked controversy due to its debut trailer, which combined in-game assets and pre-rendered animations. This approach, while common in early marketing stages, raised suspicions among gamers.
More recently, Push On, the game's developer, released a new teaser trailer purporting to showcase the game in action. Regrettably, it bears a striking resemblance to the initial trailer, leading to accusations of pre-rendered spectacle rather than genuine gameplay.
The 40-second trailer portrays a player charging towards a fortified structure, dodging arrows, and engaging in dynamic swordplay with goblins. While the seamless combat animations and character transitions are impressive, they have reignited the debate about the trailer's authenticity.
On one side of the discussion, user TheTippsAttack contends that the trailer is not gameplay, but a pre-programmed spectacle. Conversely, adarwinterdror7245 argues that the animations appear to be genuine gameplay animations, albeit with minute slips and cuts during transitions.
Upon closer inspection, the trailer's quality closely mirrors the original, with the midair barrel catch raising questions about the use of pre-rendered animations. However, the real-time nature of the combat remains a subject of debate due to the presence of canned animations within the system.
Despite the controversy, the demonstrated abilities in the trailer are promising. The character seems to possess an unseen archer companion, a feature that could create a sense of coordinated action. The trailer also highlights the deformable shield mechanic and hints at a powerful kick move.
While allegations of deceptive trailers, such as those surrounding The Day Before, remain a concern, Alkahest's publisher, HypeTrain Digital, offers some reassurance. Their roster includes titles like Voidtrain, Breathedge, and the upcoming Pathologic 3, which suggests a commitment to quality game development.
In addition to combat, Alkahest promises an alchemy system for crafting magical potions and other concoctions. A slippery ice throwable akin to the one used in Dark Messiah is eagerly anticipated. A release date for Alkahest has yet to be announced, but the developer's promise of delivering a worthy spiritual successor to Dark Messiah is well received.
Rick Lane, a seasoned games journalist with a passion for first-person shooters and immersive sims, shared his thoughts on the trailer. As a former games editor of Custom PC magazine and associated website bit-tech.net, Lane's insights on the gaming industry are valuable. While he acknowledges the debate about the trailer's authenticity, he is hopeful that the footage represents genuine gameplay. The promise of Alkahest, in his view, is exciting, and he looks forward to the game's final iteration.
- The controversy surrounding Alkahest's new trailer persists, with users debating whether the depicted combat is genuine gameplay or pre-programmed spectacle.
- Rick Lane, a seasoned games journalist, remains hopeful that the footage from Alkahest's trailer represents authentic gameplay, finding its promise exciting.
- As the debate about Alkahest's trailer authenticity continues, bets are being placed on whether the game will provide genuine entertainment with its promised alchemy system, archer companion, and powerful kick move.
