KickStarter Mandragora - story-driven side-scroller action RPG with Brian Mitsoda as narrative lead

[cyborgboy95]

Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/primalgs/mandragora/

https://mandragoragame.com

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ABOUT THIS GAME

Mankind has surrendered the world to the monsters. People hide away behind walls of brick and palisades of ignorance, constructed by their leaders. Joy and delight are coveted jewels, out of reach of the masses. This is not the world you were promised. Travel by night and take it back.

Journey through a world in decline, slowly falling prey to the damaging effects of Entropy. Fight against vicious enemies, challenge unique, deadly bosses, meet new allies, enemies, and every shade in-between, and make harsh moral choices. There are many paths worth taking. Choose yours.

Game Features

Explore a universe of gorgeous paint strokes: Immerse yourself in a rich, dark, painterly 2.5D world as the epic and twisted music composed by Christos Antoniou brings this atmospheric world to life.

Delve into a story-driven dark fantasy adventure: Leave the sanctuary of Crimson City and travel through a vast, interconnected world that will take you from dark forests to deadly swamps, burning deserts, and more.

Enter the dark realm of Entropy: Acquire the legendary Witch Lantern and enter the dark realm of Entropy through tears in the fabric of reality.

Encounter horrific monsters and terrifying creatures: Add fallen foes to your bestiary as you battle distinctive enemies and unique, deadly bosses to discover what lurks in the shadows.

Play your way: Master the punishing side-scrolling action as one of multiple unique classes and customize your character’s active skills through a deep and rewarding character development system. Complete the game and start anew on countless NG+ difficulty levels.

Upgrade your toolset: Find artisans to join your growing caravan to unlock new upgrades. Grow herbs to brew beneficial potions and craft powerful weapons, armor and trinkets to help you along the way.

 

[luj1]

3D poor choice for side scrolling

 

[Cryomancer]

Looks interesting and I liked the artstyle.

 

[Haba]

3D was a mistake.

 

[cyborgboy95]

 

[Funposter]

did they get the same 3D artists as pathfinder: kingmaker?

 

[cyborgboy95]

One of the many haunting portraits adorning the walls of Braer Castle... ️

Fun fact: We used a beautiful painting by French painter François Flameng as a reference for this - but the original wasn't quite so supernatural!

 

[cyborgboy95]

 

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[cyborgboy95]

You'll need to stock up on potions for your travels in Faelduum - that's where Alannah the Alchemist comes in.

 

[cyborgboy95]

 

[The Decline]

Really like that art style, just stylized enough without being over the top cartoony shit like most 3d side scrollers.

 

[Tyranicon]

Art's pretty good for a side scroller.

Journey through a world in decline

Already there, ain't we?

 

[cyborgboy95]

 

[cyborgboy95]

Be careful, traveler. The dark forest is beautiful, but monstrous beasts lurk in its shadows. Follow us on Kickstarter: https://bit.ly/3O5zEJu

 

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[Ivan]

thanks for this, looks up my alley

 

[holla_cabezas_de_mierda]

you must hold your weapon behind you, pointed downward and toward the ground at a 45 degree angle!

 

[c u in da ballpit ashren]

I've always preferred it way more stylized when it's like this.

 

[cyborgboy95]

 

[ERYFKRAD]

Art is good but way too much magic being shown.

 

[Pink Eye]

you must hold your weapon behind you, pointed downward and toward the ground at a 45 degree angle!

Yeah I hate that too. Apparently it had different animations for holding sword(00:30 somethingish it shows a guy holding sword and shield normally):

But for some reason settled on this retarded pointed downward angle instead. Just hold the weapon normally ffs.

 

[fantadomat]

It depends if there will be good exploration.