If you are looking for an action-adventure game to keep you busy for next month then you should look out for Eternal Strands. Yellow Bricks Games are releasing a new game on 28th January 2025 called Eternal Strands.
Yellow Bricks Game is a gaming studio built by veterans from Ubisoft and BioWare. So it is safe to expect this game may deliver an innovative and immersive experience that might be actually fun to play.
“Fight epic, towering creatures while blending magical abilities with an arsenal of powerful weapons to keep the world from crumbling in this third-person, action-adventure game.”
An Epic Journey into a Lost Civilization
In the Eternal Strands you play as Brynn who is a young and fearless warrior. She is determined to recover the lost culture of her people. As a skilled warrior your role is to uncover the secrets of Enclave and the long lost civilization which is shrouded in mystery. This is a bit similar to Tower of Aghasba which is another game you should definitely check out!
As Bryss you will traverse through a vast open world which has various ancient ruins, lush landscapes and of course scattered secrets. The game also highly emphasizes environmental interaction like every other action-adventure RPG. Players might feel like the exploration mechanisms are a bit similar to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
Dynamic Magical Abilities and Gameplay
The game has a perfect balance between magic and combat. The developers have an innovative approach to incorporate both forms of combat.
Brynn has a magical cloak that channels raw magic into a raging flame, chilling ice and telekinetic force. Moreover, you can combine your powers with enchanted weapons to fully take over the bosses in front of you.
“Hurl burning tree trunks at enemies with telekinetic powers, snap nearby trees to block opposing fire, or channel raw telekinetic force to rip boulders from the ground.”
The game has a physics-based combat which ensures that every combat encounter feels dynamic and rewarding. Moreover, the combat system also allows player to have combo attacks and use the environment for certain advantages.
Boss Fights That Raise the Bar
One of the main features of this game is the boss battles. The game features around nine distinct bosses which roam around different parts of the open world. You will face gigantic adversaries you will need to defeat them through various mixes of magic and combat.
“Use ice to pin limbs of a towering foe, arcane flames to burn their fur, or catch lobbed projectiles and turn their attacks back upon them in battles that will leave scars upon the land.”
The boss battles have similar types of mechanics from the classic “Shadow of the Colossus” but of course there is a modern twist which makes the fighting exciting.
A World That Reacts to Your Actions
The Eternal Strands is a living, breathing entity that reacts to your choices. If you use magic for the longest time you will have some consequences on the environment. For example, you can use your ice abilities during a flash freeze to open new paths. Moreover, you can also start a heatwave to start a wildfire to defeat any enemies on your way.
Inspiration from Iconic Titles
According to the trailer and some sneak peak of the gameplay it shows the game has some influence from some classic iconic titles. The developers may have taken inspirations from Shadow of the Colossus, Dragon’s Dogma, and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. You will see some evident designs which show some reminiscent of these games.
Conclusion
Gamers should definitely look out for Eternal Strands. The game’s physics based combat with magical abilities and environment interaction promises an immersive gameplay. Moreover, the boss fight seems very interesting and it gives formidable challenges to the players to overcome. Whether you’re a fan of exploration, combat, or storytelling, “Eternal Strands” has something for everyone.
