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February

Fall of Light - Darkest Edition Launched

by Myrthos, Sunday - February 17, 2019 17:08

An updated version of Fall of Light, named Fall of Light; Darkest Edition is now available on Steam.

Fall of Light: Darkest Edition Launches on Steam with Free Update

Fall of Light's definitive update includes a brand new dungeon, once-console-exclusive content, bug fixes, and balancing!
  Prague, Czech Republic, February 15th, 2019 -- 1C Entertainment and RuneHeads embrace the darkness as story-driven dungeon crawler, Fall of Light, receives its biggest update yet - for free, no less - on Steam today! This marks the arrival of the Darkest Edition on PC following a period of exclusivity on Nintendo Switch, PS4, and Xbox One.
 
  Fall of Light takes the player into a dark world, in which an old warrior leads his daughter towards the last remnants of sunlight. Only together they are strong enough to defeat the enemies born from the Shadow. The lack of light, in combination with the stylized graphics, underline the game's grim atmosphere, both in the world above and the one below - the birthplace of the evil threatening to end the Era of Men.
 
As part of this free update for all existing Steam owners of Fall of Light, players can look forward to exploring a brand new dungeon, complete with a new boss, deadly traps, even-more-deadly enemies and weapons to collect. This joins a wealth of content that was previously exclusive to consoles, as well as more tweaks and quality of life changes than you can shake a sword at!
 
For a more detailed look at what Steam players can expect from the Darkest Edition update, along with a list of reasons this is a hack-and-slash adventure worth falling for, take a look below.
 
Key Features:
  • 20 different battle stances, including two-handed and dual-wielding
  • 10 weapon classes covering both short-range and long-range weaponry
  • Guide and protect your companion - Aether, the Indigo child
  • Fight Shadows, soldiers of darkness and underworld bosses
  • Explore the overworld, scour dungeons and temples to gain and use special powers
  • Uncover many secrets and solve various environmental puzzles
 
Fall of Light: Darkest Edition is out now on PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One.
 
Patch 1.5 - Release Notes:
  • New content (including exclusive content originally available in the console version)
  • A new dungeon with a new boss fight, traps, enemies and weapons
 
Changelog
  • Revamp of the hitboxes
  • Improved combat animations
  • Nyx stats rebalanced
  • Aether stats rebalanced
  • Enemies' stats rebalanced
  • Sunray sequence rebalanced
  • Improved performances
  • New visual effects
  • New lantern behavior
    • Also, increase the oil duration and charging time speeded up
  • New sound effects
  • Quality of life: roll/dodge and run have two separated buttons
  • Minor Bug fixes

If you don't know the game, here is the original launch trailer.

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September

Fall of Light - Release Day

by Hiddenx, Thursday - September 28, 2017 08:09

The story driven dungeon crawler Fall of Light will be released today:

Fall of Light

"In the beginning, there was only an excruciating, screaming void, wherein twisted souls writhed about, imprisoned in nothingness. Then the darkness was pierced by Luce, and with her came warmth and order. The time of men had begun, and would last many eras. But the 14th era is one of Darkness…"

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As Nyx, an old, retired warrior, evade the Shadows and find your way through the crooked corridors of gloomy dungeons, navigate the treacherous pathways of the darkened overworld and fight emissaries of darkness in long-forgotten temples. Many puzzles and deadly traps stand between you and your goal – to bring your daughter Aether to the last place on the face of Earth that still sees light.

Inspired by games such as Dark Souls and ICO, Fall of Light rewards those who explore the world on their own and draw their own conclusions. Meet odd characters, search through every nook and cranny to unlock hidden secrets and learn more about the history and lore of the somber world around you. Pick your favorite combination of close-range weapons, crossbows and shields, determine your fighting stance and get ready to face hordes of crafty enemies. And above all, keep your daughter from harm, as she is the light piercing the darkness and the key to unlocking forbidden passages.

Features:

  • 20 different battle stances, including two-handed and dual-wielding
  • 10 weapon classes covering both short-range and long-range weaponry
  • Guide and protect your companion – Aether, the Indigo child
  • Fight Shadows, soldiers of darkness and underworld bosses
  • Explore the overworld, scour dungeons and temples to gain and use special powers
  • Uncover many secrets and solve various environmental puzzles

Fall of Light - Demo Released

by Myrthos, Thursday - September 14, 2017 09:39

The public demo for Fall of Light has been made available by 1C publishing.

PRAGUE, Czech Republic, September 13th 2017 - 1C is pleased to release the public demo of Fall of Light today, together with a batch of new screenshots. Developed by independent studio RuneHeads, this story-driven dungeon crawler set in a world consumed by darkness will be coming to Windows PC and Mac OS on September 28th 2017 via Steam and other digital stores.
"What struck me most is Fall of Light's combat system - it's fantastic." (Hookedgamers.com)

Darkness is all around. Nyx has been on the road for God knows how long. Aether, his precious daughter - his light in this almost unending night - is gone, and so is all hope for now. Shadows have taken her to their lockup and he has to push on, to gather all the strength that's left under his relic armor. He tries to keep his old weary eyes on the narrow path ahead while striving to identify the objects around him, to distinguish any kind of movement in the all-embracing shadow that isn't his own. His hands are clenched around the heavy iron axe he managed to tear from the death grip of the last enemy standing in his way. He knows that lighting the lantern at his belt would make the journey so much faster and easier. But can he risk giving himself away, revealing himself as prey to the Shadows and other monsters lurking down here? Can he risk not getting to Aether in time? No. So he presses on through the darkness, hoping for the best. Hoping to have his daughter by his side again and to be back on their way towards the last rays of sunlight in the world.

A peek into the first levels of Fall of Light, made available through this public demo, will give players the opportunity to acquaint themselves with the atmosphere of the game, as well as some of the weapons that Nyx will be using throughout, his various battle stances, and more than a few enemies. But players should be aware that each enemy needs to be approached in a different manner, taking account of their speed, attack style and defensive maneuvers into consideration. Traps and puzzles are also a vital part of Fall of Light, so being well aware of the environment and keeping Aether close by is a must, as her help in solving certain puzzles is crucial.

RuneHeads have been working intensely on finalizing Fall of Light, as well as adding more content - the number of weapon classes now totals 10, the number of battle stances has been increased to 20, and the game now benefits from full English voice acting. Three alternative endings based on player decisions throughout the game increase the replay value, as does the option to play at Hardcore difficulty and restart the game in a 'New Game +' mode for a more challenging experience.

August

RPGWatch @ Gamescom - Fall of Light

by Myrthos, Wednesday - August 30, 2017 13:30

Fall of light is developed by a small studio in Italy, Runeheads, and promises to be a mixture between Dark Souls and ICO. Here is what I learned about the game.

Fall of Light is developed by Runeheads, a team of two designers located in Italy. One of them, Matteo, the game designer, gave me a tour of the game by means of a hands-on session. According to Matteo, the game is a mix between Dark Souls and ICO.

In the game you are Nyx a seasoned warrior who has to guide his daughter Aether to the final stages of the game. You will have to keep her alive during your journey. She does however not take part in any fights, but she can buff your weapon as long as you do not stray too far from her.

Fall of Light - Gameplay Trailer

by Myrthos, Thursday - August 03, 2017 09:11

A new gameplay trailer for Fall of Light has been made available. Fall of Light is a dungeon crawler where a father needs to protect his child to lead her to the last remnants of the dying light in the world.

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May

Fall of Light - Dungeon Crawling in Q3

by Myrthos, Monday - May 22, 2017 10:55

Not sure how much of an RPG this is, but 1C is publishing the dungeon crawler Fall of Light, which will come to us in Q3 of this year.

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1C is pleased to announce Fall of Light, a story-driven dungeon crawler set in a world consumed by darkness. Developed by RuneHeads, the game will come to Windows PC and Mac OS in the autumn via Steam and other digital stores. More information, together with a hands-on build, will be available at this year's Gamescom.

Fall of Light takes the player into a dark world, where an old warrior leads his daughter towards the last remnants of sunlight. Only together will they be strong enough to defeat the enemies born from the Shadow. The lack of light in combination with stylized graphics underline the game's grim atmosphere, both in the world above and the one below - the birthplace of the evil threatening to end the Era of Men.

The developers acknowledge their sources of inspiration in two other successful titles, Dark Souls and ICO. And as distinct from one another as they are, combining elements from each one has brought about a story quite deep and believable. The eternal battle between light and dark, good and evil, seems that it could finally be decided throughout the storyline of Fall of Light, despite the characters' efforts to postpone the inevitable end. But a deeper truth is yet to be discovered...

About the game

"In the beginning, there was only an excruciating, screaming void, wherein twisted souls writhed about, imprisoned in nothingness. Then the darkness was pierced by Luce, and with her came warmth and order. The time of men had begun, and would last many eras. But the 14th era is one of Darkness..."

As Nyx, an old, retired warrior, evade the Shadows and find your way through the crooked corridors of gloomy dungeons, navigate the treacherous pathways of the darkened overworld and fight emissaries of darkness in long-forgotten temples. Many puzzles and deadly traps stand between you and your goal - to bring your daughter Aether to the last place on the face of Earth that still sees light. 

Inspired by games such as Dark Souls and ICO, Fall of Light rewards those who explore the world on their own and draw their own conclusions. Meet odd characters, search through every nook and cranny to unlock hidden secrets and learn more about the history and lore of the somber world around you. Pick your favorite combination of close-range weapons, crossbows and shields, determine your fighting stance and get ready to face hordes of crafty enemies. And above all, keep your daughter from harm, as she is the light piercing the darkness and the key to unlocking forbidden passages.

Features

  • 6 different battle stances, including two-handed and dual-wielding
  • 7 weapon classes covering both short-range and long-range weaponry
  • Guide and protect your companion - Aether, the Indigo child
  • Fight Shadows, soldiers of darkness and underworld bosses
  • Explore the overworld, scour dungeons and temples to gain and use special powers
  • Uncover many secrets and solve various environmental puzzles

Here is the Steam link.

Information about

Fall of Light

Developer: RuneHeads

SP/MP: Single-player
Setting: Fantasy
Genre: Dungeon Crawler
Combat: Real-time
Play-time: Unknown
Voice-acting: Unknown

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· Platform: PC
· Released: 2017-09-28
· Publisher: 1C Company