Action-RPG The Relic: The First Guardian gets gameplay reveal showing off the semi-open world title set to release in 2025.
The Relic: The First Guardian Semi-Open World Action-RPG Coming in 2025
Publisher Perp Games has unveiled gameplay for Project Cloud Games’Action-RPGThe Relic: The First Guardian. The hack-and-slash RPG brings together a post-apocalyptic fantasy world that players can explore while encountering an “action-packed” experience. The trailer shows some of the combat which is fast paced and visceral. This is the studio’s first game under Project Cloud Games, with a team based in Korea.
About The Relic
Setting off on a valiant quest as the final guardian, you strive to rescue the world which has been shrouded in darkness. Arsiltus, once a thriving realm, was consumed by the abyss formed from the wreckage of the grand relic, turning it into a land of death. Your current objective is to locate the fragments of the shattered grand relic and seal the void.
Project Cloud promises in-depth gameplay, with thrilling battles to be had. Environments are interactable, which should keep things interesting. Combat shown in the footage show random encounters out in the world, so if you come back to the same place, you might meet a different scenario.
Five Weapon Types
Explained in the trailer, the five-base weapons determine the overall combat, however, can be tailored to your playstyle. There are also universal skills that players can adopt no matter the weapon choice. One-handed swords and shields give your standard sword and board, protection and offensive attacks. The footage however does show the character downward slashing and even leaping into the air, being quite nimble on their feet.
Interestingly, while Longswords are slow and steady, they can be amped up with special attacks, producing a power buff which launches the player into a fast charge. If dodging is more your style, daggers show off impressive rapid attacks, with plenty of stylish flips.
For a longer range, there are battle staves, which utilise gravity magic. Slow in speed, successfully hitting a target will reduce the cooldown on the next attack. If two-handed is your preferred way to go, choose a dual-wield weapon. Slower in pace, but leaves enemies defenceless.
2025 could be another great year for RPGs, especially if this dark fantasy title delivers. Whether it will live up to this year’s contenders such asLords of the Fallenwe’ll have to wait and see. While not the open world experience ofElden Ring, it could take some of the soulslike experience in this semi-open world title. The game seems to be still early in development but what do you think of the gameplay so far? Let us know in the comments below.
The Relic: The First Guardianwill be coming to PS5, Xbox Series and PC in 2025.
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