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Games of 2009

Discussion in 'RPG Codex News & Content Comments' started by DarkUnderlord, Jan 3, 2009.

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  1. DarkUnderlord Bringing that old Raptor magic.

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    <a href="http://adrianwerner.wordpress.com/games-of-2009/">Here's a list of stuff that's likely coming out in 2009</a>. Head on over for screenshots and links to more info but here's the cut from the RPG section:
    <blockquote><ol><li><b>Diablo 3</b>
    <li><b>Drakensang: The Dark Eye</b>: Finally a new game based of DarkEye pen and paper RPG (previously used in wonderful Realms of Arkania series)
    <li><b>Not the Time for Dragons</b>
    <li><b>Deathspank</b>: Episodic mix of RPG and adventure game from Ron Gilbert (creator of Monkey Island)
    <li><b>Age of Pirates 2: City of Abandoned Ships</b>: Fans have been waiting for real sequel to Sea Dogs for many years. We had to suffer through two failed atempt: Pirates of Caribbean and Age of Pirates. Fortunately fans were able to salvage those two and with many mods bring them closer to original Sea Dogs. This time Akella decided not to take any risks and simply hired Seaward (company formed by creators of those mods) to make this game.
    <li><b>Warrior Epic</b>
    <li><b>Reluctant Hero</b>: An innovative RPG that follows entire career of your character, till his very death from old age. By makers of Kult:Heretic Kingdoms (74% at Gamerankings)
    <li><b>Eschalon: Book2</b>
    <li><b>Kivi’s Underworld</b>: A casual hack and slash game from makers of Depths of Peril
    <li><b>Mysteries of Westgate</b>: Adventure pack from makers of Darkness over Daggerford(one of very best NWN mods)
    <li><b>Age of Decadence</b>: Hardcore indie RPG
    <li><b>The Broken Hourglass</b>: An old-school Baldurs Gate 2-like RPG, done by Planewalker Games-indie team consisting of cRPG modders, lead by Jason Compton (the best BG2 modder, he did wonders to NPC and party members dynamic interaction). The game takes place in Tolmira (sword-and-sorcery setting, which PlaneWalker licensed) has isometric perspective, unlimited party, complex party-to-party interactions, lots of good old-school roleplaying and real-time with pause combat system
    <li><b>Risen</b>: New RPG IP from creators of Gothic franchise
    <li><b>King’s Bounty: The Princess</b>: First add-on.
    <li><b>Dungeon Party</b>: MMORPG from Cyanide Studios, makers of Loki (7.0 from GS), Chaos League and upcoming Blood Bowl.
    <li><b>Wizard 101</b>: MMORPG from KIngIsle Entertainment, a company formed by Tom Hall (co founder of both ID Software and ION Storm)
    <li><b>Seeker</b>: Epic space opera RPG by LogicFactory, makers of ToneRebellion(8.1)</ol></blockquote>
    Yes, <a href="http://au.gamespot.com/pc/action/deathspank/index.html?tag=result;title;0">Deathspank</a>.

    Thanks <b>Dandelion</b>!
     
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  2. Gragt Arcane Patron

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    Already out for a couple of months.

    While not on the same level as Melirinda's writing, I remember mods like Kelsey as being atrociously clumsy and not above fan-fiction.
     
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  3. Morbus Scholar

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    Yeah baby!
     
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  4. Silellak Liturgist

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    There are more RPGs coming out than I expected. I will risk holding on to a little bit of hope for the genre of single player CRPGs.

    But only a little.
     
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  5. Melcar Arcane

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    And how many of those games will disappoint and turn to shit as The Codex turns its unforgiving gaze towards the new years?
     
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  6. drunkpriest Scholar

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    Wait, Deus Ex 3?! And turn-based blood bowl?! Lets hope a couple from that long list are decent.
     
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  7. Jason chasing a bee

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    That's probably my 2nd or 3rd most anticipated title in the RPG section. Should be quite a hoot. Too bad it's episodic, though.
     
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  8. Ardanis Novice

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    That's quite arguable, I'd say.
     
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  9. Cassidy Arcane

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    I've been off the hook of most Indie RPG news, but as far as I know, VD didn't state any deadlines for Age of Decadence, or that it will be released this year..
     
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  10. Vault Dweller Commissar, Red Star Studio Developer

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    A combat demo should be released in a few months. That would determine the rest.
     
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  11. ghostdog Prestigious Gentleman Arcane Patron

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    Deathspank , YES !
     
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  12. Ion Flux Savant

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    Sounds ... Freudian.
     
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  13. Ion Flux Savant

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    Will that be a *playable* combat demo? :drool:
     
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  14. Gragt Arcane Patron

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    If the full game comes out Thursday, does it mean the demo will be available Wednesday?
     
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  15. Baldr Novice

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    Seems like the first good year for RPGs in a while. I've been eagerly waiting for AoD since the day it was announced.
     
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  16. Vault Dweller Commissar, Red Star Studio Developer

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    Won't be a demo otherwise, would it?

    From the forums:

    "The demo will be set in the arena district (so you’ll be able to see what AoD towns look and feel like). You’ll fight different opponents, ranging from local scum and captured criminals to professional fighters looking for easy coins and guild recruiters showing off their skills and prowess. You'll fight against single fighters and groups, fast lightly armored opponents and heavy, ironclad juggernauts. That should give you a good feel of the combat and give us plenty of feedback to work with.

    You'll earn skill points, improve your skills, loot dead bodies, sell & buy equipment, commission special weapons (you won't be able to craft weapons yourself in the demo), etc. Your opponents aren't random. It's more of a ladder structure and it would be interesting to see how high you'll be able to climb."
     
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  17. Tical Arcane

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    No Duke Nukem?

    I quit video games.
     
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  18. Mr. Wednesday Scholar

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    3. Not the Time for Dragons

    From the people who came up with the title "Divine Divinity"
     
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  19. LCJr. Erudite

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    Reluctant Hero is still alive? The initial concept and hype sounded good then it just sorta faded away.
     
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  20. crakkie Arcane

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    Eh, you may want to be careful how you present it then. Steve Peeler had some relevant thoughts on his experience with the Depth of Peril demo.
     
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  21. POOPERSCOOPER Prophet

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    Pretty much all those games look like shit except AoD and D3 maybe.
     
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  22. Saxon1974 Prophet

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    Eschalon book 2, AOD and Reluctant hero look interesting.

    So is Broken Hourglass comment out this year or purely speculation?
     
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  23. Elhoim Iron Tower Studio Developer

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    They used a screenshot that's old as fuck. Oh, well...
     
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  24. The_Pope Scholar

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    If you sent them a new one they'd probably put it up.
     
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  25. WhiskeyWolf RPG Codex Polish Car Thief Patron

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    Episodic, online.


    FUCK!
     
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