Sure thing, let’s take a stab at this…
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You know, ever since Disco Elysium came out in 2019, there’s been this empty spot in my gamer heart. Seriously, nothing else hit the same way. Sure, we’ve had some cool RPGs since then. Like, Baldur’s Gate 3? Pretty epic in both strategy and storytelling. And Clair Obscur: Expedition 33? It’s like a lovely nostalgia trip back to when Final Fantasy ruled my weekend marathons. Oh, and Metaphor ReFantazio’s no slouch either, with its dense fantasy world. But, when I think about that unique storytelling magic, Disco Elysium still kinda stands alone. But wait, a new contender just might, and I mean might, fill those shoes. That’s The Necromancer’s Tale — a gothic, story-driven RPG that tosses in a wild magic system.
Anyway — wait, no — where was I? Oh right, The Necromancer’s Tale. Picture this: it’s your classic top-down computer RPG. You know, with that “scrolling” text vibe and art style that kinda reminds you of Disco Elysium. The year is 1733, we’re in this make-believe land near Venice. You’re a minor noble (meaning, not-so-important) trying to solve your dad’s fishy death. It’s like, black magic drama unfolding before your eyes. You decide who to be — like a battle-ready soldier, smooth-talking socialite, or maybe a nerdy academic. Decisions, decisions, right?
The magic system—well, it’s a beast on its own. You start playing around with black magic, and townsfolk might not throw you a party. Keep it low-key, though, and they’ll just get nervous and paranoid. Weird, huh? Combat is all about turn-based battles with your personal zombie army. Not your thing? Automate it and just focus on the juicy story bits. The whole thing’s packed with over 400,000 words. Honestly, who’s counting? But hey, it’s complex and rich, just how I like my RPGs.
Now, if you’re itching to snag this game, it’s on Steam. They’re running this launch sale thingy, $22.49 till July 27. Might want to check it out.
Oh, and if you’re all about those steady strategy battles, we’ve got this killer list of turn-based RPGs. Or, if you’re dreaming of insane fantasy worlds, there’s a list for that too. Keep dreaming and gaming.
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There we go, let the chaos commence!
