Barony - New Roguelike Released

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Ultima Underworld inspired 3D, first-person roguelike Barony has been released on Steam last week. The game also features a Co-Op multiplayer mode for up to four players.



About the Game

Barony is a 3D, first-person roguelike with cooperative multiplayer that brings back the cryptic and intricate designs of classic roguelikes such as Nethack and melds them with RPGs like Ultima Underworld, System Shock, and Daggerfall. Challenge is the calling card of this hard-boiled dungeon-crawler.

Features

  • Gameplay inspired by RPG classics like Ultima Underworld, System Shock, & Daggerfall
  • Roguelike mechanics such as perma-death, random dungeons, cryptic messages, and more
  • Meticulously narrated action that mimics the insane events one could expect to find in games like Nethack
  • A complex yet intuitive drag & drop interface to manage items and character stats
  • Cooperative multiplayer for up to 4 players over internet or LAN
  • Hundreds of unique collectible items and loot, including several rare and mystical artifacts
  • Chock-full of secret areas, special levels, developer easter eggs, and more
  • Bundled level editor, exposed assets, and simple file formats for easy hacking, modding & tinkering
The Story So Far

Barony tells the story of an undead lich named Baron Herx, who terrorized the town of Hamlet in a previous life and is now holding out in a vast subterranean complex known as the Devil's Bastion. As a single hero or a group of adventurers, it is your mission to descend the depths of his abode, confront him in his hellish lair, and destroy him forever. Whether you will simply meet your doom in the dungeons as many have before you or rise to victory against the Baron and his hellspawn is ultimately up to you.



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Just FYI, the game is 15% off at Steam for the next ~8.5 hours.

It's also worth mentioning that a similar game called Delver is currently in development (Early Access). From what I've seen though it's 2.5D and single-player only.
 
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I got a key for this from a Groupees Greenlight Bundle (I think). So if you are a regular bundle buyer you might want to check.
Didn't have the time to check it out yet, though.
 
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An undead lich you say? An interesting take on the creature.
 
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