What The Citadel Project Means for Stealth Fans
For stealth fans, The Citadel Project offers a fresh take on classic formulas, combining Thief's tension with Dark Messiah's physics fun. It could be a promising indie title to watch in early access.
For stealth fans, The Citadel Project offers a fresh take on classic formulas, combining Thief's tension with Dark Messiah's physics fun. It could be a promising indie title to watch in early access.
Key points - The Citadel Project is a first-person stealth game inspired by Thief and Dark Messiah of Might and Magic. - Developed by solo outfit Reliquary Software, it casts you as a prisoner escaping a medieval megastructure. - The game features physics-based shoves and a crossbow with various bolts like water bolts and moss quarrels. - A demo is available now, and the game launches into Steam early access on November 11. - It also includes Dark Souls-like bonfire checkpoints and story via item descriptions.
Timeline - Now: A demo of The Citadel Project is available. - November 11: The Citadel Project launches into Steam early access. - December 3: Thief Remastered from Nightdive launches. - December: Dark Messiah community edition arrives.
FAQ
Q: What platforms is The Citadel Project on? A: The Citadel Project is coming to Steam early access, so it's currently planned for PC.
Q: Is The Citadel Project more like Thief or Dark Messiah? A: It's a blend: Thief's stealth and shadowy environments with Dark Messiah's physics-based combat and shoving.
Q: Does The Citadel Project have combat? A: Yes, there is combat and even a parry system, but it's primarily a stealth game and not as demanding as Dark Souls.
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