News Stone Story RPG - coming to Early Acess on August 8, 2019

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In a realm of perpetual evil, a single stone could change everything...

Stone Story is an RPG set in a dark and ominous world. Monsters and mysteries plague the realm. Embark on a quest to unite 9 magic Soul Stones and restore the light.

The game takes elements from various genres and repackages them into a wholly unique experience. One of Stone Story's defining mechanics is that you have no direct control of the player character, as an A.I. does all the exploring, combat and looting. That doesn't mean this is an idle game. Potions and special abilities are maximized by good timing. Boss fights are intense, requiring quick item swaps if the boss changes patterns.

Your natural curiosity will be your greatest tool as you delve into the game and discover there's more beneath its deceptively simple surface.



FEATURES

  • Stunning ASCII animation and gorgeous music

  • Robust player A.I. that combines with other game systems to offer a unique experience for gamers of all types

  • 8 unique Locations, each with their own meticulously detailed environments and intense boss fights

  • Simple, but deep crafting system

  • Dozens of items that can be combined to facilitate new strategies

  • A rich fantasy world with eccentric enemies, amusing NPC encounters and engaging lore

  • 8+ hours of main story gameplay, in addition to procedurally generated content

  • Plenty of secrets!



Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?
“We expect to be in Early Access for about one year.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?
“The main area for development relates to players who love the game and would like to keep playing for a long time. This is sometimes referred to as the 'elder' game. Currently, your goals run out at about 1 month of play. In addition to small improvements on several fronts, the final version of Stone Story will stay fun and interesting for much longer. There is also a layer of user-generated content that needs expanding.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?
“The primary story arc is done and the game is running well. If you are dashing from one game to the next, then Stone Story currently deliver a solid 8 hours of fun. However, if you really enjoy the experience and would like to stay, there is a ton of replay value, with different strategies to explore, interesting boss designs and 11 levels of difficulty per location.”
 
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