Empyreal

Empyreal is an action RPG developed by the British studio Silent Games, which was founded by two former Ubisoft employees – Joseph Rogers and Sally Blake. Additionally, the release of the title was handled by Secret Mode company, which has in its portfolio games such as Still Wakes the Deep and A Little to the Left.

Plot

The story in Empyreal takes us to an unexplored planet located in a distant corner of the galaxy. We belong to the members of an expedition, which was tasked with conducting reconnaissance of this new place.

The central point of the planet are the huge ruins called the Monolith. They were built by a lost civilization and hide many secrets and dangers within their interiors.

One of them are hostile machines left behind by the former inhabitants.

Gameplay

In Empyreal we view the action from a third-person perspective (TPP). We come across different characters in the game for whom we perform series of missions and tasks. They push the plot forward, but they are also an opportunity to win specific rewards.

The found loot allows us to customize our character and develop them. Every weapon and armor can be upgraded and modified. In turn, collecting a full set of armor allows us to receive bonuses, which will give us an advantage in battle.

The combat is based on duels, which we can resolve using hand-to-hand techniques or ranged weapons. Regardless, taking on formidable opponents requires mastering the system, which is the only way to win.

Additionally, we can explore the world inside the Monolith. It conceals many secrets and hidden details, which allow to uncover the history of this place.