Techland and inXile Entertainment have released a trailer forTorment: Tides of Numenerathat shows off the game’s dynamic choices and options in combat.
When tensions flare, you are able to use the game’s deep dialogue andskillsystem to attempt to diffuse conflict with yourdeception,persuasionorstealth. When conflict proves unavoidable, your investment in your main stats,Might,SpeedandIntellectimprove your effectiveness in combat. Furthermore, as you increases inTiers, which function like levels, you’re able to unlock newabilitiesthat are used incombat.
When it comes to equipment, you will have a choice of several differentweaponsandarmor. Your most important pieces of equipment however areCyphers, which are unique devices that can perform all manners of different actions, such as offensive area of effects, life drain, or summon beings. Once used, they are completely drained. They are also hazardous to handle, diminishing your effectiveness in combat and even carrying the potential to explode while you carry them. Increasing your Cypher limit can help prevent this.
There are a variety ofparty memberswho can accompany you in the game, up to 3 at a time. You have full access to them when in combat, letting you control their weapons, cyphers and abilities. Theclassyou choose also has an effect on combat, asNanoscan call down flaming creatures andJackscan summon illusory warriors.
Even in the midst of combat, you’ll have opportunities to talk to some of your enemies and attempt to diffuse the fight before people get further hurt. If your pleas fall on deaf ears, focus on taking out the leader. Killing them has a chance to cause their followers to flee.
If you do die in battle, you go to a mysterious place called the Castoff’s Labyrinth. It is a maze within the mind of the your character,Last Castoff. You can explore this maze and its denizens and discover newquestsand story content and increase your power, returning to life when you’re ready.
Heady stuff. Torment: Tides of Numenera releases February 28th, 2017 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC and we’ve picked it as one of ourTop 20 RPGs of 2017.
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