During the PC Gaming Show event, Nacon North America took the opportunity to reveal Rogue Lords to the world, which is a brand-new tactical roguelike title developed by Leikir and Cyanide Studios that is expected to launch for the PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PC(Steam) in 2021.
Rogue Lords will see players taking the role of The Devil — who will turn to his disciples to help him bring Evil back to The New World; a world in which Evil has already been defeated. What's interesting is that his disciples include classic horror characters like Dracula, Bloody Mary, the Headless Horseman, and the White Lady.
From a gameplay standpoint, Leikir and Cyanide Studios' new tactical roguelike will have players exploring a 3D map and engaging in turn-based combats that the developers describe as challenging "where outright defeat means game over," as well as the end of the story.
The developers also reveal that each run in Rogue Lords is quite unique and will give them new encounters and new opportunities every time they play through the game. As an example, players can choose to burn a farm in one of these runs, or choose to spare it and recruit some of its inhabitants on another entirely different run; the choice is theirs to make.
Since players will be aided by The Devil himself, they can even cheat the game by making use of The Devil's powers — which will allow them to manipulate in-game elements such as enemy health bars; all in all, a rather interesting gameplay mechanic.
Today Nacon North America — the game's publisher — has shared a gameplay video for Rogue Lords, which will give players a pretty good idea of what to expect from the game. Interestingly enough, as if gameplay didn't lure you in already, the game's art style is also quite appealing; reminding us of Tim Burton movies like Corpse Bride and The Nightmare Before Christmas.
Take a look:
A dark fantasy roguelike where you play as the Devil! Lead famous evil geniuses through events and turn-based fights to spread terror and corruption. Create synergies between your disciples, use your evil powers and take revenge on those miserable Demon Hunters.
Rogue Lords is expected to release for the PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PC(Steam) in 2021.