We are currently in the era where open world means it is an entire behemoth of a game with photorealistic graphics. However, Olipa Games took the other route and developed a game that triggers the nostalgia of old school action RPG.
The Black Grimoire: Cursebreaker is heavily inspired by RuneScape and Ultima Online. You will explore a sprawling medieval fantasy like any other RPG game but you will constantly feel like you are going back in time.
A World Awaits Exploration
As it is an old-school open world game the world exploration is one of the key features. You will have the ultimate freedom to ride across the diverse landscape exploring the lore of the world.
“Journey through a sprawling open world full of npcs with dialogue, level skills, fight varied monsters and uncover the story of Rothar Aercrest – the cursed lord to the remote woodlands of Imberthale”
Anyone who enjoys exploring and trying to uncover every little bit of the game will definitely enjoy The Black Grimoire: Cursebreaker. Moreover, it will be interesting to go back to classic RPGs where the graphics looked like a game instead of hyper photorealism.
Features of the game:
- Variety of quests with deep writing.
- Numerous weapons and spells to employ in strategic combat.
- Large open world that rewards exploration.
- 12 various skills to level.
- Customizable player houses to rest your weary bones.
- Social multiplayer – meet other players in towns, taverns etc.
Character Progression and Customization
Character progression is tied to various skills that you can advance. All the interaction you will have in the game will tend to give you experience in your desired skills. As you increase your skills you will also unlock various abilities and interactions.
“Fighting enemies in close quarters, for example, will increase your Attack and Defense skills. As they gain levels, you unlock new passive and activated abilities”
Available skills in the game include Attack, Defence, Archery, Sorcery, Smithing, Crafting, Tailoring, Alchemy, Mining, Woodsmanship, Fishing and Cooking.
Moreover, when it comes to customization the game allows you to customize your sweet home with your own personalized designs and items. This allows you to put a personal touch in the game and enjoy the perks of RPG to its fullest.
Combat and Crafting
The combat is a mix of real time action and tactical strategy. You can choose from a variety of weapons and spells to defeat the enemies in front of you. The combat system may seem challenging but it can also be rewarding where players can learn the pattern of enemies attack and learn to counterattack at the right time.
Moreover, crafting is another important aspect of the game. You need to gather resources from the environment and use them to craft weapons, house items, potion and armor. This allows you to be on the grindset and bring out your inner forager out and gather all the necessary items.
A Story-Driven Adventure
The game offers an open world to explore and it also explores a compelling feature of a story that drives the entire game.
“Tired of ‘epic tales’ of ‘world ending proportions’, Cursebreaker offers stories of human pettiness, revenge and greed – all the good stuff. “
In this game it is not about being another chosen who will save the world. Instead you are a Lord Rothar Aercrest who is a feudal ruler to the remote woodlands of Imberthale. One sudden day you come across a dark wizard Gabrius who cursed you with his dark magic.
“If Lord Rothar is to know peace again, Gabrius must surely die. That might not prove to be such a simple task. After all, what is death besides a mere nuisance to the master of the Black Grimoire?”
A Community-Driven Experience
The Black Grimoire: Cursebreaker already has a dedicated community of players who are passionate about the game. The game may not be multiplayer but there is an option for social multiplayer. You will be able to see other adventurers online but the interactions are limited to chatting and inspecting equipment online.
Conclusion
This is a game that will act as a portal to enjoy the old-school RPG games again. It offers a captivating and immersive world with deep character progression. So hop on and try out the game to find the fate of Lord Rothar.
