Game News SKALD: Against the Black Priory releasing on May 30th

[Infinitron]

Tags: High North Studios; Raw Fury; SKALD: Against the Black Priory

https://www.skaldrpg.com/2024/04/launch-data-reveal-trailer/

The time is upon us, the Dragon has awoken and the LAUNCH DATE IS REVEALED: “Skald: Against the Black Priory” is launching May 30th 2024!

Check out our AMAZING Launch Data Reveal Trailer now!

Did you see all the awesome hidden references?

Once you’re done rewatching, head on over to Steam where Skald is participating in both a Lovecraftian Steam event and the #TurnbasedThursday Fest.

We’ve even UPDATED THE DEMO so you can play the latest iteration of the game TODAY!

It feels amazing to be this close to sharing Skald with you all! Keep your eyes peeled as we go forwards: We’ll be posting frequent updates over the next weeks!

To stay posted, be sure to follow the Skald Twitter and Discord and wishlist on Steam if you haven’t already!​

 

[Haba]

April, May - the cover is still gay.

 

[mindx2]

April, May - the cover is still gay.

Like the pixelated cover version much more than the "remastered" version shown at the very end . That being said the game-play portion didn't seem as neon colored as feared and the character portraits and cut scene slides still seem to hold that old-school charm. What really surprised me was the trailer production! That had to of cost a pretty penny...

 

[Tyranicon]

What really surprised me was the trailer production! That had to of cost a pretty penny...

Perks of getting a publisher, you get a noticeable quality bump to your marketing collateral. Although could've done without that live action part.

 

[mindx2]

What really surprised me was the trailer production! That had to of cost a pretty penny...

Perks of getting a publisher, you get a noticeable quality bump to your marketing collateral. Although could've done without that live action part.

Who's the publisher?

 

[Haba]

But will any of that seriously sell a single copy more?

I mean, maybe if it had some hot bitches it'd get a lot of views... but would even that translate into copies sold?

 

[Mr. Magniloquent]

That trailer us genuinely cool. It is well done nostalgia and sets itself apart from the generic trailers of today. I would buy this now, but I'll wait for day 1. We've seen release announcements before.

 

[Decado]

What really surprised me was the trailer production! That had to of cost a pretty penny...

Perks of getting a publisher, you get a noticeable quality bump to your marketing collateral. Although could've done without that live action part.

I think the live-action part is a flex meant to indicate this is not some half-assed Euro-jank project. I'm not sure it gets them anything, but it does help prevent them from getting tossed in a certain pile of games that people would otherwise take a pass on. So, from that angle, it's a a smart move. IMO.

 

[Tyranicon]

What really surprised me was the trailer production! That had to of cost a pretty penny...

Perks of getting a publisher, you get a noticeable quality bump to your marketing collateral. Although could've done without that live action part.

Who's the publisher?

Raw Fury. They're a well-known player in the indie space from what I remember. They pub'ed Dome Keeper, Per Aspera, Bad North and the Kingdom games.

 

[mindx2]

What really surprised me was the trailer production! That had to of cost a pretty penny...

Perks of getting a publisher, you get a noticeable quality bump to your marketing collateral. Although could've done without that live action part.

Who's the publisher?

Raw Fury. They're a well-known player in the indie space from what I remember. They pub'ed Dome Keeper, Per Aspera, Bad North and the Kingdom games.

They must not be doing a good job because I don't recognize / remember any of those games!!


edit: Looked those games up on Steam (except didn't know what the "Kingdom games" are) and now I know why I never heard of or played them...

 

[IHaveHugeNick]

What really surprised me was the trailer production! That had to of cost a pretty penny...

Perks of getting a publisher, you get a noticeable quality bump to your marketing collateral. Although could've done without that live action part.

Who's the publisher?

Raw Fury. They're a well-known player in the indie space from what I remember. They pub'ed Dome Keeper, Per Aspera, Bad North and the Kingdom games.

They must not be doing a good job because I don't recognize / remember any of those games!!


edit: Looked those games up on Steam (except didn't know what the "Kingdom games" are) and now I know why I never heard of or played them...

I just scrolled through their catalogue, didn't play any of these either, but artwork and soundtracks in most the trailers is pretty damn solid, far beyond what you would expect from your generic indie shovelware.

 

[Infinitron]

I think the live action trailer is meant to evoke the popular Netflix series Stranger Things?

 

[I eat frozen vegetables]

ABOUT GODDAMN TIME!

 

[luj1]

massive style points for that trailer... goldbox vibe

 

[luj1]

I think

wrong

 

[Jack Slash]

SKALD has been sitting on my wishlist since... April 2021?! Holy crap, time sure flies. A day-one purchase for sure.

 

[Rincewind]

Glorious trailer, I very much approve. They know exactly who their target audience is. There's even an Amiga reference manual next to the Commodore monitor, well done.

I wasn't that fond of the shader stuff, but they seem to be using it sparingly, so who cares. It still looks glorious and C64-inspired, and the graphics are more than good enough if the gameplay is great.

 

[Mr. Magniloquent]

I think the live action trailer is meant to evoke the popular Netflix series Stranger Things?

Finding the mystery item in an attic and that object exuding power (and yes, lighting) were common for both film and commercials in the late 1980s and early 1990s US media.

 

[luj1]

Finding the mystery item in an attic and the object of the find exuding power (and yes, lighting) were common for both film and commercials in the late 1980s and early 1990s US media.

no, no, it all started with Stranger Things Jesus Christ

 

[Kiste]

The trailer doesn't mention which year it will release, though.

 

[Mortmal]

April, May - the cover is still gay.

In shadows deep, where whispers lay,
Skald's tale unfolds, in dark array.
April, May - the cover is still gay,
Yet secrets lurk where the priory may sway.
Within its halls, ancient echoes resound,Mysteries hidden,
waiting to be found.
Through winding paths, and corridors untold,
Legends emerge, stories yet unfold.
A journey fraught with peril and lore,
In Skald's embrace, the unknown we explore.
With courage as our guide, we face the night,
To uncover truths, hidden from sight.
So heed the call, adventurers bold,
In Skald's realm, mysteries untold.
April, May - the cover is still gay,
But darkness lingers where the priory may sway.

 

[Decado]

Can I play it on my Tandy 1000 HX?

 

[Yosharian]

Is this gonna be good? It looks neat.

 

[Mr. Magniloquent]

Is this gonna be good? It looks neat.

I enjoyed the demo. Definitely a lot of good here. It was fun, but some of its retro sensibilities held it back on the QoL and interface bit. With all of the wishy-washy improvements they've allegedly made of the past 1.5 years since I played the demo, I expect it to be in good form. Fabulously optimistic, I know.

 

[Rincewind]

What's wrong with cover? It's completely fine.