What exactly is the game? - Achilles 101 #1 (DevLog #7)
[h3]Welcome, warriors![/h3]
We’re getting closer and closer to the grand finale of our Early Access phase. A lot of gamers have joined us over the past year and a half, so for all of the new players, we want to answer the first question that probably comes to mind - “What exactly is Achilles: Legends Untold?”
This is part one of a two-part DevLog miniseries called “Achilles 101”. In this post, we’ll be focusing on the game’s setting, open world exploration and character development. Both the new players and the veterans might find something interesting for themselves, so let’s just get right into it!
[h2]GAME SETTING[/h2]
“Achilles: Legends Untold” is set in mythological Ancient Greece - this means you’ll encounter a lot of well known figures and monsters from the stories of old. You play as Achilles himself, the hero known around the world thanks to his involvement in the Trojan War.
The story begins in Troy, which serves as a tutorial section, where you learn basic mechanics and get acquainted with the game’s environment. The events of the Troy siege go mostly like in Homer’s Iliad, although something’s different…
[h2]SHRINES[/h2]
Right after you finish the tutorial and watch a cutscene, you’re thrown into the game’s open world. The first thing you’ll find here is a Hades Shrine. These are pivotal points on the map - they’re the place where you’ll be able to get a bit of rest and upgrade your character.
You can teleport between the shrines you’ve already restored. This allows for faster travel across the map in the later stages of the game.
[h2]SKILL TREE[/h2]
By killing enemies you gain XP, which converts into Skill Points after a level up. Be careful though, because if you’ll die you’ll lose the progress for the next level. You get only one chance to pick it up, if you die again it’s gone forever.
The game has an extensive skill tree, which consists of constellations, each of which contain a number of nodes.
Some of the nodes unlock additional attacks or passive abilities, while others increase your stats - although these can be upgraded up to 3 times total, you only need to upgrade them once to unlock the further ones.
[h2]LOOT AND ITEMS:[/h2]
During gameplay, you’ll find a lot of different chests and bags filled with loot. It can be weapons, usable items or upgrade materials - there is much variety in what you’ll be collecting.
Your weapons and armor can also be upgraded at the blacksmith’s for currency and adequate materials (the cost increases with each upgrade level).
[h2]CRAFTING:[/h2]
While exploring the map, you’ll find different crafting recipes. To use the recipes and craft items, you’ll have to collect the needed materials either by collecting them on the map or from enemies
There are X crafting recipes to find, which together unlock Y items that you can create, divided into Z categories in the menu.
[h2]STORY:[/h2]
The game’s main storyline is mostly linear, although not entirely. After certain boss fights, you’ll be given a choice - do you want to murder your enemy in cold blood, or would you rather spare them?
Depending on your answer, you’ll not only receive different rewards, but also impact the ending of the game. The decision belongs to you.
While you’re exploring the open world, you’ll also encounter several side quests and points of interest to engage with. Find hidden treasure chests, close Tartarus Rifts, free souls of fallen soldiers and many more.
That's it for part one of “Achilles 101”. This post should help you get started with “Achilles: Legends Untold” and explain some of the key mechanics present in the game. The second part will involve tips and more insight for the game’s combat.
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We’re getting closer and closer to the grand finale of our Early Access phase. A lot of gamers have joined us over the past year and a half, so for all of the new players, we want to answer the first question that probably comes to mind - “What exactly is Achilles: Legends Untold?”
This is part one of a two-part DevLog miniseries called “Achilles 101”. In this post, we’ll be focusing on the game’s setting, open world exploration and character development. Both the new players and the veterans might find something interesting for themselves, so let’s just get right into it!
[h2]GAME SETTING[/h2]
“Achilles: Legends Untold” is set in mythological Ancient Greece - this means you’ll encounter a lot of well known figures and monsters from the stories of old. You play as Achilles himself, the hero known around the world thanks to his involvement in the Trojan War.
The story begins in Troy, which serves as a tutorial section, where you learn basic mechanics and get acquainted with the game’s environment. The events of the Troy siege go mostly like in Homer’s Iliad, although something’s different…
[h2]SHRINES[/h2]
Right after you finish the tutorial and watch a cutscene, you’re thrown into the game’s open world. The first thing you’ll find here is a Hades Shrine. These are pivotal points on the map - they’re the place where you’ll be able to get a bit of rest and upgrade your character.
You can teleport between the shrines you’ve already restored. This allows for faster travel across the map in the later stages of the game.
[h2]SKILL TREE[/h2]
By killing enemies you gain XP, which converts into Skill Points after a level up. Be careful though, because if you’ll die you’ll lose the progress for the next level. You get only one chance to pick it up, if you die again it’s gone forever.
The game has an extensive skill tree, which consists of constellations, each of which contain a number of nodes.
Some of the nodes unlock additional attacks or passive abilities, while others increase your stats - although these can be upgraded up to 3 times total, you only need to upgrade them once to unlock the further ones.
[h2]LOOT AND ITEMS:[/h2]
During gameplay, you’ll find a lot of different chests and bags filled with loot. It can be weapons, usable items or upgrade materials - there is much variety in what you’ll be collecting.
Your weapons and armor can also be upgraded at the blacksmith’s for currency and adequate materials (the cost increases with each upgrade level).
[h2]CRAFTING:[/h2]
While exploring the map, you’ll find different crafting recipes. To use the recipes and craft items, you’ll have to collect the needed materials either by collecting them on the map or from enemies
There are X crafting recipes to find, which together unlock Y items that you can create, divided into Z categories in the menu.
[h2]STORY:[/h2]
The game’s main storyline is mostly linear, although not entirely. After certain boss fights, you’ll be given a choice - do you want to murder your enemy in cold blood, or would you rather spare them?
Depending on your answer, you’ll not only receive different rewards, but also impact the ending of the game. The decision belongs to you.
While you’re exploring the open world, you’ll also encounter several side quests and points of interest to engage with. Find hidden treasure chests, close Tartarus Rifts, free souls of fallen soldiers and many more.
That's it for part one of “Achilles 101”. This post should help you get started with “Achilles: Legends Untold” and explain some of the key mechanics present in the game. The second part will involve tips and more insight for the game’s combat.
[h2]FOLLOW US[/h2]
Discord ► http://discord.gg/achilleslegendsuntold
Twitter ► https://twitter.com/DarkPointGames
Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/AchillesLegendsUntold
Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/achilleslegendsuntold/
YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/c/DarkPointGames