The new open-world role-playing game Of Ash and Steel has endless potential. Because it represents a return to a time that was believed to have passed.
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Option #1:Of Ash and Steel comes out at the worst possible time.That's coming in 2025- who still has time for a new role-playing game with exactly the same strengths, i.e. a dangerous, hand-made open world, rough characters and great freedom in character development and faction affiliation?
Option #2:Of Ash and Steel comes out at exactly the right time.Because in 2025 it will continue the trendhas begun - a return to old open-world virtues, to role-playing games without quest markers and with crisp fights. Gothic fans will love it and play parallel to the remake of Piranha Bytes RPG classic.
It doesn't really matter what happens at the end - at the end of the journey, a very special role-playing game awaits us. Becauseimpressed us deeply at the first Gamplay presentation.We promise: When you finish reading this article, you will feel the same way.At least, if you appreciate a specific type of adult game design.
No quest markers, but lots of atmosphere
Respect for the player: The developers of Of Ash and Steel have this tattooed on their knuckles, at least in a figurative sense. And you get to see their mantra briefly when the role-playing game knocks your teeth out with your fist right at the beginning.
