Dungeons of Hinterberg is a cozy fantasy game that brings a relaxing atmosphere that features beautiful and stunning combat and gameplay.
In this title which was developed by Microbird Games, players will take control of the heroine, Luisa, who is a hard-working junior at a law firm. She goes to the Austrian Alps for a vacation because she feels empty and is hoping for a quick trip to rekindle the magic in her life.
Dungeons of Hinterberg's Cozy Fantasy Atmosphere
(Photo : Microbird Games / Screenshot taken from Steam)
However, you arrive only to discover that actual magic has literally taken over the Alps and humanity has managed to corral it. Luisa has not yet booked a stay out there to just sit among the trees and has chosen to instead become a part-time slayer.
In Dungeons of Hinterberg, various pharmacies will sell healing potions, and people from around the world have become adventurers with a zeal for life. The region is filled with goo-like monsters that take the shape of creatures from local folklore and are aggressive to visiting slayers, according to Kotaku.
The game features 25 magical dungeons that have appeared out of nowhere and Luisa believes that tackling these areas will help her fix her issues. This is where players' journey with the game begins.
The developer recently released a preview of Dungeons of Hinterberg that encompasses the first two days and dungeons of the game.
Everything about the title is comforting and is the latest in a series of games whose visuals suggest the work of artist and cartoonist Moebius, including Sable and Bomb Rush Cyberfunk.
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Dungeons of Hinterberg's gameplay showcases this as when Luisa runs, her movement feels more like she is gliding. During combat, she performs dodge rolls and swipes that feel more elegant and less labored than those seen in titles like Dark Souls.
The game was previewed at Gamescom 2023 and Curve Games franchise director Kristian von Fersen described it as "a refreshing change where you're not constantly trying to progress or grind anything," said PCGamesN.
Releasing in Early Access on Steam
The release date for Dungeons of Hinterberg is set for Wednesday, July 18, 2024, and was confirmed by developer Microbird Games. The indie title will be available on PC via Steam or exclusively on Xbox Series X/S for console users.
As it was said to be an Xbox exclusive, the game is expected to be released on Game Pass on the first day of its release. This means that subscribers to the platform can play Dungeons of Hinterberg as soon as it launches without paying more than their regular monthly fee.
The developer had also opened an official playtest for the game that lasted from May 9, 2024, to May 16, 2024. In Dungeons of Hinterberg, players will have to brave a dungeon that requires more than just cutting-edge sports gear and a good sword arm.
You will also be able to spend your nights forging friendships with the locals of the area as well as adventurers who traveled to the region. Some of them will also be capable of teaching you new tricks that can be useful in the long run, according to RPGFan.
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