Okay, so there’s this game called Empyreal, right? And it’s hitting Xbox Series X|S on May 8th. Everyone at Silent Games is kinda buzzing with excitement – or maybe it’s nerves, who knows? – because they’ve been working on this thing forever. Feels weird to actually let others snoop around their creation, I suppose.
So here we go: Empyreal’s an Action RPG, but not just any. It throws you into the middle of some cosmic drama. You land on this totally deserted planet, tasked with helping an Expedition that’s poking around this massive Monolith. Built by some ancient civilization – yeah, the kind that makes you scratch your head wondering who they were and where they vanished to. The crew believes they’ve stumbled onto something huge, but without you, they’re kinda stuck.
Now, up to this point, Silent Games has been all “gameplay this” and “RPG that.” But today? They’ve dropped some juicy details about the characters – in a “Character Trailer,” no less. These folks you meet in the game? Their stories twist and turn based on whatever choices you make. Each storyline’s like a wild maze with multiple exits. Choose wisely, or don’t.
Speaking of characters, when they first crafted Empyreal’s narrative, they had these “Story Characters,” distinct from the “Vendor NPCs.” Just the latter were supposed to handle mundane tasks – kinda boring, right? But then something clicked. Realizing the weight of these personal questlines, they ditched the whole classification entirely. Boom – everyone got the VIP treatment. Every. Single. Character.
These characters? They bring their own quirks to the table. Some warm up to you quick while others, well, you’ll need to charm their socks off. Each one’s gotta questline diving deep into who they are as people – or pixels? Whatever. They’re more than code, trust me.
And here’s a quirky bit – wanna chat them up at the Mess Hall? Better be ready with their fave drink in hand. There’re eight spirits to track down, each carrying the key to a character’s heart or least their conversation.
Some endings unlock neat powers or new gameplay mechanics, diverse as can be. But hey, no pressure. One moment you’ve got a buddy for life; the next, they’re pummeling you into oblivion. The game really hinges on how you treat these folks – your decisions matter a whole lot.
To unlock everything, you gotta try Empyreal’s New Game+ mode. You’ll hang onto rewards from past endings, allowing you to rack up all kinds of goodies over multiple runs. It’s like a treasure hunt where you always “kinda” know what you’re getting.
Silent Games crafted this NG+ feature, ensuring there’s plenty to keep you hooked on a replay. Challenge yourself with exclusive features that’ll truly test any end-game builds. No joke.
Empyreal’s narrative? It pulls from big, philosophical ideas. Dip into these quests, and you might stumble on some tidbit that nudges you to Google ‘what the heck is this all about?’ Seriously, could lead you down a rabbit hole of existential discoveries.
Dangerous even to say how excited Silent Games is for players to dive into Empyreal’s universe, forming bonds and unlocking secrets come May 8. Can’t wait to see what you uncover.
