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Такова воля Божья: Обзор The Inquisitor

Индустрия видеоигр привлекает самых разных людей, которые сильно рискуют, вкладываясь в разработку, ибо результат может получиться далеким от идеала. В случае с The Inquisitor за создание проекта отвечала команда отчаянных энтузиастов, которым явно не хватало опыта и бюджета. Компенсировать это они попытались старательностью.

The Inquisitor - Developer Release stream

Tune in February 8th at 7pm CET as we play the first missions of The Inquisitor in a livestream with special guest Piotr from developer team The Dust and answer questions from the community.

https://www.youtube.com/@KalypsoMediaGroup/featured

The Inquisitor - Can you pet the dog?

Can you pet the dog?

Yes, you can pet the dog in The Inquisitor. He's called Friend. 🐶
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In 6 days, the Inquisitor will enter Koenigstein to start his investigation– and you'll be able to meet Friend:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1880470/The_Inquisitor/

The Inquisitor - FAQ

[h3]What is The Inquisitor? [/h3] 
In The Inquisitor, players take on the role of Mordimer Madderdin, servant of God and appointed Inquisitor by the Bishop of Hez Hezron. In a world where Christ Merciless descended from the cross to take revenge on his tormentors and triumph over them, it will take more than faith to perform this mighty task.
You have been sent to the City of Koenigstein to investigate mysterious events and find yourself caught in a fierce power struggle between two prominent local groups. Throughout your investigations you will encounter dark secrets, cruelty and human sin; and uncover something far darker, threatening, and more dangerous.

[h3]What are the main features of The Inquisitor?  
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Investigation: During the investigation players will gather and analyze evidence and compile all critical information into Mordimers Journal. Players will use those clues to obtain information to gain even more insight and reconstruct crime scenes later in the game. 
Dialogues: Players will engage in dialogues with citizens of Koenigstein to gather information during the investigations. Decisions made in these conversations will influence the outcome of the player throughout the game.  
Qualified Interrogations: As an Inquisitor, the player will encounter suspects of heresy, blasphemy, and murder. It is possible to use force and torture to interrogate the suspects to gather information, but those means should be employed with caution – the goal is to save poor souls from damnation. 
The Unworld: Mordimer possesses the power to travel to the Unworld. To enter this abyssal plane, he releases his soul from the body. This ability enables players to see behind the real world and reveal clusters of magic as well as the real nature of the citizens of Koenigstein. But there is a grave risk when venturing into this world and the dark force which reigns supreme here will do everything it can to destroy you for stepping foot into its realm.   
Combat: Mordimer is not a master of this trade but knows his way around combat quite well and uses his wit to gain strategic advantage over opponents.

[h3]Why should I play The Inquisitor? [/h3] 
You should play The Inquisitor if you enjoy thrilling crime or detective stories and if you like to actively collect hints and clues to reveal secrets that unfold into a mature and rich fantasy adventure. The dark medieval setting, paired with well-placed gore elements, add to the overall grim atmosphere. 

As a player, it depends solely on you how you approach this - will you commit the ‘sin of mercy’ (according to Mordimer's belief, in the alternative version of religious reality) and show compassion to the spiritually weak? Or will you be the merciless hand of God and achieve your goals through torture and intimidation? Depending on your choice, the game world and its characters will adapt accordingly. 

But there’s much more to it – at its core, The Inquisitor is a dark fantasy adventure, which also includes real-time action combat (stand-off encounters and boss fights) as well as The Unworld, a hidden world that comes with its own set of rules. Accessible through a special skill set of the main character, the Unworld allows you to gain insight hidden to everyone else to help you to solve your mission. However, you’ll need to keep the dangers in our world at bay, whilst managing your own capacities as nothing in life comes without a cost. 

[h3]On which platforms will The Inquisitor be released? 
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The Inquisitor will be released on Windows PC (Steam, EPIC and the Microsoft Store), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S consoles.  

[h3]When will The Inquisitor be released?   [/h3]
The Inquisitor will be coming February 8th, 2024 for Windows PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S consoles. 
 
[h3]Who is the developer of The Inquisitor?   [/h3]
The Inquisitor is developed by The Dust S.A., located in Breslau (Wroclaw), Poland and is inspired by the bestselling Inquisitor book series by Jacek Piekara. 

[h3]Which languages are supported in The Inquisitor?   [/h3]
The game will support voice overs in English, German, and Polish.  
The interface and subtitles will also be available in French, Spanish, Japanese, Russian, Brazilian-Portuguese, and Simplified Chinese.  

[h3]What genre is The Inquisitor?   [/h3]
The Inquisitor is at its core a story-driven fantasy adventure game with a focus on detective elements, adding action mechanics to the mix. 

[h3]What Game Engine is The Inquisitor developed in?   [/h3]
The game is developed with the Unity Engine.  

[h3]Will there be Mod Support in The Inquisitor?   [/h3]
No, there will be no Mod Support.

[h3]What is included in the Digital Deluxe Edition of The Inquisitor? [/h3]
The Digital Deluxe Edition includes one copy of The Inquisitor game, the digital compendium, the original soundtrack, and the awe-inspiring Grandmaster’s Attire.
Get ready to fulfill your inquisitorial duties to the Holy Office in style and strike fear into the hearts of all sinners within Koenigstein’s borders.

[h3]What are the system requirements for The Inquisitor?[/h3]

Minimum System Requirements

OS: Windows 10
CPU: Intel Core i5-8400 / Ryzen 5 2600
RAM: 16GB
GPU: GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD RX 590
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 23 GB
Additional Notes: SSD recommended / Upscaling via FSR recommended

Recommended System Requirements

OS: Windows 10
CPU: Intel Core i7-7700K / Ryzen 7 2700
RAM: 16GB
GPU: GeForce RTX 2070 / AMD RX 5700
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 23 GB
Additional Notes: SSD recommended / Upscaling via DLSS or FSR recommended

Explore the World (and Unworld) of The Inquisitor

With only 3 weeks to go until the release of The Inquisitor, we have released a third developer diary, detailing the dark and intricate lore behind the world of the upcoming dark fantasy adventure game, The Inquisitor.

The video, entitled “The Worlds of the Inquisitor”, follows Game Designer Damian Pawlak, Writer Przemek Wróbel, and Head of Production Kuba Karolewski as they discuss the role of the Unworld, the Church, and the city of Koenigstein within the game.

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The Inquisitor launches February 8 on Steam, PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, with a special 10% launch discount PS Plus members who purchase the Standard and Deluxe Editions between February 8th and February 15th.

The game will launch with a Digital Deluxe edition, including a high-quality Digital Compendium, detailing some of the many intricacies hidden within the game’s lore, Mordimer’s Grandmaster’s Attire, and the Original Soundtrack.

[h3]Features[/h3]

Be the ultimate Holy Judge and Jury: Your role as an Inquisitor is to maintain order and enforce the faith in God. But the world is full of sinners who have lost their way. Decide the fates of those you judge in multiple story-driven cases and missions. This is a world where morality and what is right have long strayed from each other. So, will you show mercy or undying belief in The Holy Law?
A morally tainted, non-linear tale: This is a dark and gritty story centred around a religion preaching revenge and violence. Multiple branching story choices will test your morality. Choose your path and decide what kind of Inquisitor you will be - one of pity or one of retribution - and ultimately what mark you will leave on this world.
Enlightened sleuthing: Mordimer has unique skills and abilities that allow him to solve the various crimes and mysteries that have befallen Koenigstein. Track down and interrogate suspects. Discover the hidden truths of the city and its inhabitants. Piece together the evidence and make your final judgments.
Delve into the Unworld: Unbeknownst to those around him, Mordimer has the ability to enter the mysterious Unworld. There he can discover the deeper secrets that suspects have tried to hide in their souls. But there is a grave risk when venturing into this world and the dark force which reigns supreme here will do everything it can to destroy you for stepping foot into its realm.
Persuasive interrogations: The 1500’s remain a cruel era of justice. As an Inquisitor, you have free rein to use whatever methods and tools deemed necessary to persuade suspects to reveal ‘the truth’. These optional interrogations date back to the times of the real Inquisition and it’s up to you to decide if and how much force to apply to those under your investigation.
Let your sword do the talking: Sometimes a tongue just needs to be cut right out in order to loosen it. A full sword-based combat system means various cases will let or even require you to use brute force. Master your blade, find your openings, and use your enemy’s weak points against them.