The Spirit Engine 2 Released
The Spirit Engine 2, a 2D "side view" indie RPG, has now been released. I haven't played it yet - only watched the videos. I'll give it a try this weekend, but let me know what you think! You can download the free demo or buy the full game for only $18 from their website, as well as purchase the soundtrack to the game.

The Spirit Engine 2

You can also download & play the first game in the series, which is Freeware.

The Spirit Engine 2 features an extensive plot spanning nine chapters, according to the developers. As they state on their website, "History is unravelling in the once peaceful state of Lereftain. Murderous cults are running unchecked through the streets, parliament is bickering, tension is building with old enemies in the west and the country's inhuman rulers seem to be losing control of the situation. Three citizens who find their paths crossing in an act of charity one dark night will find themselves burdened with the responsibility of not only defending the nation but deciding whether to save civilization as they know it. "

The game features parallax scrolling, a real-time combat system, and multiple difficulty levels. While the violence is pretty low-key and bloodless, the themes and dialog are not recommended for children, and contain mild swearing.

Alas, the game is currently Windows-only. Sorry Mac-fans. Maybe you can bug the developer, Mark Pay, and convince him that a native Mac version is worth his while.

I'm just excited that we've finally got another new indie RPG release! It's been a dry couple o' months!

Labels: Game Announcements, Roleplaying Games

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