#fates of ort

[shalmplay]

FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Fates of Ort

this game initially caught my eye with its blobby (in a nice way) isometric pixelart

some brief character creation allows you to pick from a set of premade appearances--gotta have a hood!

so there's a weird mechanic in which time is actually stopped when you're not moving, but you can choose to keep it flowing by holding spacebar? seems to be more for battle mechanics than lore (though the NPCs seem aware of it in a tongue 'n cheek way) The opening sequence seems to be presenting you with a moral/class choice? but i'm not sure how much it actually impacts. i seem to have chosen do magic/be bad (i just like to do magic in any given RPG), but i wonder if it will be that straightforward ok, it seems to be more like a "but thou must" choice, since the story at large seems to revolve around you being forced to accept "consumption magic", which typically turns ppl into monsters (unless they wrote two different plots?)

i kept hitting buttons wondering where my inventory was, and it turns out you can only access it at these spire things? interesting, idk how i feel about that yet overall though, this seems pretty charming & i'd like to continue!

[endworldgaming]

Heyo folks, here's a new video from Aurum! In this one, he's playing an indie RPG called the Fates of Ort by 8BitSkull! Enjoy!

[linuxgamenews]

Fates of Ort the RPG is due to release this month

Fates of Ort the retro fantasy RPG game has a release date for Linux, Mac and Windows PC. Thanks to developer 8BitSkull. The games due to launch this month on Steam. Fates of Ort is the new indie retro fantasy RPG. The games also has an intriguing time based combat. Including life consuming magic and its all due to release on March 31st. Fates of Ort is a strategic RPG. But you also have to plan your moves when time is frozen. Which all takes place in an open world full of adventures. Magic is a powerful force in this world but it consumes life. Therefore, this makes for a challenging and very original adventure. Not to mention a fresh take on the genre. This is also a tale of sacrifice and difficult choices. Since you are in a world under threat of annihilation. All being done by the greedy force of Consumption magic.

Fates of Ort - trailer (Linux, Mac, Windows PC)

Gameplay Features:

Fight Magic is powerful, but it is not free. Every spell you cast requires a little bit of your life energy to spark it. Cast enough spells and you will extinguish your very soul in Fates of Ort. This means you need to be strategic when fighting. While balancing the cost of magic with the risk of taking damage from your enemies. How each spell manifests in the world depends on what divine power you choose to combine it with. For example, the Evoke Force spell will cause the ground to erupt with a series of sharp ice crystals. Maybe summon a thunderous lightning strike, or barrage the ground with a meteor shower. All depending on what the spell is combined with.

Stop time Use the magic spells at your disposal to defeat the demons spilling out from the underworld. In Ort, time is frozen whenever you stand still. This means you have the opportunity to plan your attacks in Fates of Ort and be strategic.

Loot and level Like any RPG, you will be slaying enemies to collect loot and experience. The items you pick up will improve your magical abilities. Although some come with curses. As you level up, you will learn additional magic spells to use against your enemies.

Exploration and Quests:

Explore Ort is varied and expansive, an open world for you to explore. Choose the order of the quests you pursue, or just explore to meet new Fates of Ort characters. The final battle is available whenever you choose. But... are you also strong enough?

Quests Play as a novice mage who has to take on the responsibility of saving the world. And also those that are important to you. Finish quests to gain access to new areas. Save and unlock allies, gain items and powers, and more. Replays are welcome because small decisions can have permanent and significant consequences. While leading to different game outcomes.

Fates of Ort retro fantasy RPG is due to release March 31st. Coming to Linux, Mac and Windows PC. The price is going to be $14.99 USD plus a 10% launch discount.

[linuxgamenews]

Fates of Ort a unique strategic action RPG for Linux

Fates of Ort retro fantasy RPG release due to freeze time on Linux, Mac and Windows PC. Thanks to developer 8BitSkull. Due to release this March on Steam. Fates of Ort games gameplay focuses on strategic action. Since this is a land where time is frozen when you stand still. Cast powerful spells. But beware, they will also cost you your life. Due to release on Linux, Mac and Windows on March 31st. Fates of Ort will have you playing as a novice mage. Forcing you to save the world and those that are important to you. You are free to explore the world, and take on the final boss when you are ready. Fighting enemies using your spells allows you to gain equipment. And of course, level up to learn new spells. Consequently, you can quests to gain access to new areas. Along the way you to save and unlock allies, gain items and powers. Replays and those small decisions can have lasting and serious results. And also lead to different game outcomes.

Fates of Ort - trailer

The world of Ort is literally crumbling under your feet. The ground in Fates of Ort collapses to reveal huge pits. This is why monsters roam the forests killing blindly. You can also expect corrupted mages. Crazed with their power and weaving spells of ruin.

Features:

Magic: There are multiple spells to discover and learn. The effect of the spells changes depending on what element you combine them with.

Strategy: Fates of Ort is a hybrid of real time and turn based action. As long as no action is happening by the player, time stands still. Tactical and considered combat is key.

Open world: Places can be visited out of sequence. And many late stage areas are available right from the beginning. Exploration is encouraged.

Replayability: Decisions made are permanent. You can complete Fates of Ort without rescuing key NPCs or even the world itself.

Endless gear to find: some ordinary, some cursed, some utterly legendary.

NPC interactions that fundamentally alter the course of the story progression.

Story: Focus is placed on quality narrative and dialogue. Coupled with the beautiful and unique pixel graphics, custom soundtrack, and ambient sounds, the experience is gripping and atmospheric.

Fates of Ort retro fantasy RPG is due to launch on March 31st. Releasing on Linux, Mac and Windows PC. And the price is not yet available.