Gaming
Late ’90s-inspired CRPG Passageway of the Ancients launching on Steam next Wednesday, October 16
| Do you miss isometric CRPGs filled with dimly-lit halls, complex turn-based combat – and hidden magical items and loot in every room? Do you long for lazy summer afternoons trekking through Ultima, Eye of the Beholder, Neverwinter Nights, and Baldur’s Gate? |
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| If so, Passageway of the Ancients was made for you. Check out the trailer below to see why: |
| Passageway Games is a four-person studio in Abilene, Texas that was founded in 2014 by septuagenarians Jon Grierson and John Hendrick – who first worked together 30 years ago on a medical device project. During that project, Hendrick was impressed with Grierson’s work ethic, creativity, and technical skills. Leveraging his 50-year history with RPGs, Grierson approached Hendrick with the idea of working together again – this time, on an indie game! |
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| PASSAGEWAY OF THE ANCIENTS: A CRPG LIKE NO OTHER |
| Inspired by classic CRPGs from the ‘90s and a few from the early 2000s, Passageway of the Ancients will transport you to the world of Aieryon – the galaxy’s sole remaining magical planet – where you’ll explore the city of Ithgar to solve an unspeakable crime. Beset with grief, you’ll be tasked with surviving deadly creatures lurking behind every door while gathering clues, managing your party, and leveling up your characters. You also must pick locks and solve Runic puzzles to gather the best loot. Combat is tough, complex, and always surprising. Passageway of the Ancients employs both turn-based and real-time combat – taking inspiration from historical weapons and tactics. Furthermore, you’ll have dual personas to deal with – a hidden “Dragonkindt,” and a public-facing race of your choosing (Dwarf, Elf, Human) – which must be leveled up at the same time. Knowing which one to use (and when) is half the fun. |
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| KEY FEATURES |
| Engage in Turn-Based & Real-Time Combat: Use both turn-based and real-time elements – drawing on real medieval weapons and tactics.Unleash Your Dragonkindt Nature: Develop your character’s two personas simultaneously – a hidden “Dragonkindt,” and a public-facing race of your choosing.Sharpen Your Wits & Make Strategic Choices: Manage battle spoils, solve puzzles, adjust the frequency of special activities, choose interactions, and gather clues.Wield Powerful Magical Items: Carefully equip items affecting intelligence, will, and other character attributes.Customize Your Character: Choose your character’s alternate persona, appearance, and gender as Dwarf, Elf or Human. |
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| PRICING & AVAILABILITY |
| Passageway of the Ancients will be available on Steam next Wednesday, October 16 for only $14.99 (25% off). On October 30, the game will return to its original retail price of $19.99. Passageway of the Ancients is compatible with Windows and Linux (native port). Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1014260/Passageway_of_the_Ancients |
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| ABOUT THE DEVELOPER |
| Passageway Games is an independent developer of fantasy RPG video games with engaging storylines and state-of-the-art technology. Passageway of the Ancients is the studio’s first title. To learn more about Passageway of the Ancients and Passageway Games, please visit https://www.passagewaygames.com. |
