Game News Obsidian's next game is Tyranny, an isometric RPG set in a fantasy world where evil won

[burn_classic_rpgs_in_hell]

Isn't the question right now whether it's RTwP or just RT?

In some screenshots you can see vertical level design, which doesn't works well for diablo-like RT combat.

 

[Tigranes]

"Evil CRPG" is the best way to have an immediately unique slogan for the RPG. Or, technically, "RPG where evil won".

Of course, I'll still have to wait for Grim Fandango: the RPG, where you play the literal collector of souls in a fantasy world where evil won...

 

[Jedi Master Radek]

I want it turn based!

 

[Brayko]

I like the premise but more gameplay info needed. PoE sounded so great on paper so if it sounds like banal shit I'll probably actually finish this one.

 

[Excidium II]

"Evil CRPG" is the best way to have an immediately unique slogan for the RPG. Or, technically, "RPG where evil won".

Of course, I'll still have to wait for Grim Fandango: the RPG, where you play the literal collector of souls in a fantasy world where evil won...

But if evil won then good lost. There's not much of a grey morality that would be interesting to explore even on the basic level of violent repression + order vs freedums + chaos.

 

[Jedi Master Radek]

Coming 2016? So early? It means it's nearly done. No kickstarter? So how was it financed? Paradox? Poe revenue?

 

[Bubbles]

Isn't the question right now whether it's RTwP or just RT?

With AI controlled companions or what? People already struggle to control a party being able to pause.

That's how they did it in Lionheart, which also offered classic combat with modern mechanics.

 

[<3sRichardSimmons]

Oh look more magical purple shit everywhere! Now where have I seen that before...?

 

[CyberWhale]

Of all the possible settings/themes they chose this derivative drivel? Obsidian truly is creatively bankrupt.

 

[Excidium II]

Oh look more magical purple shit everywhere! Now where have I seen that before...?

Purple is the color of magic.

 

[Bleed the Man]

Huh, so we finally have the "Sauron won" pitch. And isometric using PoE tech (most likely) to boot. If it was turn based it would be the icing on the cake, but I'll settle with RTwP.

After enduring Dungeon Siege, South Park, a card game for tablets and a F2P tank MMO, it's nice to have an Obsidian/publisher game that interest me.

 

[Excidium II]

Of all the possible settings/themes they chose this derivative drivel? Obsidian truly is creatively bankrupt.

Bet it was based on one of their evil D&D campaigns.

 

[Doctor Sbaitso]

Definitely looks realtime. Pass.

 

[dungeoncrawler]

I have bad vibes about this Tranny.

That video didn't really show anything interesting, and the game pictures themselves show lack of unique and authentic art style / themes. It looks... bare bones and boring. I guess I don't find any better words to describe my thoughts at the moment, except that the screenshots make me yawn. It looks graphically less interesting and worse than PoE. Hopefully the Tranny will be good, though.

 

[Nekot-The-Brave]

Coming 2016? So early? It means it's nearly done. No kickstarter? So how was it financed? Paradox? Poe revenue?

I have to assume it's funded with PoE money + Paradox publishing.

 

[Tigranes]

It could be "Coming 2016" meaning "Late 2016" meaning "Delayed to Summer 2017 for polish".

Yeah, regarding funding, the more important question is who owns the IP?

 

[Forest Dweller]

Coming 2016? So early? It means it's nearly done. No kickstarter? So how was it financed? Paradox? Poe revenue?

The money they'd set aside for Avellone's salary.

 

[evdk]

So, Obsidian is working on a Trump presidency simulator? Cool beans.

Please, just don't be RTwP again.

 

[Alienman]

Wonder if it is going to be in the same world as Pillars. Maybe they do a Xcom. Hey guys, you lost even if you won. The world is fucked and stuff.

 

[evdk]

Wonder if it is going to be in the same world as Pillars. Maybe they do a Xcom. Hey guys, you lost even if you won. The world is fucked and stuff.

You "losing" in PoE would just confirm the status quo, no real bad end (with the exception of the fairly localized stolen souls thing).

 

[Irenaeus III]

The million dollar question: Will we be able to kill children?

 

[MRY]

They're calling it evil because the world is controlled by a Sauron-like Dark Lord who actually won. Not sure how you miss that.

I guess we know what happened to That Which Sleeps.

I will be pleasantly surprised if this delivers. There seems to be tremendous gravitational pull in "you are the badguy" stories where you become lawful evil, or maybe lawful neutral, oh, maybe neutral good, or, heck, just lawful good, etc., and wind up a misunderstood guy with a tragic backstory, usually juxtaposed against the truly evil overlord who you ultimately knock down. I mean, I love Soul Reaver, but you aren't a bad guy in Soul Reaver. Anyway, Obsidian has plenty of great talent, hopefully they'll pull it off.

 

[Antigoon]

from their steam page
Challenging, classic RPG combat with modern mechanics and presentation

That has to be classic TB combat with modern time-resolution mechanics :D

 

[Jaesun]

Setting seems interesting, I like it. Will wait to hear more.

 

[duanth123]

From the website:

you are a fatebinder
You are the judge and executioner of Kyros’ law, acting under the watchful eye of the Overlords Archon of Justice, Tunon the Adjudicator (pictured right) Your words shape the lives of thousands. Will you use that power to bring justice and inspire loyalty? Or will you bring fear and cruelty to the beaten people of the Tiers?

the choice is yours
A Fatebinder’s word is law, and you decide the fate of the Tiers. Even the smallest of choices shape the land and its people. Tasked with making decisions that truly matter to theTiers and to the factions of Kyros’ army, you will develop a reputation based upon your deeds -- and you will find the world a drastically changed place each time you play Tyranny.

the world of the tiers
The armies of Kyros the Overlord subjugated the Tiers. Now, the survivors of the war must adapt to a new rule, and keep the land productive for Kyros’ empire. Freely explore and experience a world where the war between good and evil has forever changed society. How will you shape it further?