Like many indie games, The Memory of Eldurim, by Liminal Games, began inauspiciously in a basement where a few friends grew up gaming together. They bonded over the wonder of Skyrim’s extensive world, the challenge of Dark Souls’ combat, and the excitement of Diablo’s loot system, and-like most gamers-couldn’t help but dream about a game that combined the best parts of all these titles.
Fortunately for the gaming community, they didn’t stop at dreaming.
With no certainty of success and almost as little money, they invested years of full-time effort until their dream became reality.
“Reality” in this case means that their company, which spent years in an office about the size of a broom closet, just had its first title selected by IGN.com to be featured throughout the month of February.
In light of IGN’s recent decision, gamers who already support The Memory of Eldurim-as well as all who support indie dreams becoming reality-can celebrate the increasing success of the ambitious indie title.
When you check out its exquisite graphics, immersively beckoning world, and increasingly intricate combat mechanics, you will see why fans have already begun to embrace the game’s tremendous promise. You will also wonder just how much farther this game will rise when IGN.com’s 20 million daily viewers learn about it throughout February.
If you’ve ever wondered how far the indie spirit will take a few friends who follow it together, keep a sharp eye out for The Memory of Eldurim. It won’t be long before we know.
The Memory of Eldurim, an open-world RPG built on the formidable CRYENGINE, is available now on Steam early access.
Steam Store Page:
http://store.steampowered.com/app/268670
About This Game
Follow the Indie RPG Spirit in Search of The Memory of Eldurim
You know the feeling of setting sail beyond the edge of the map, beyond the boundaries of knowledge? So do we. One reason we love video games is that they offer fresh lands to discover.
Discover a new world, its adventures, and its haunting story as you play The Memory of Eldurim. As Liminal Games, an indie studio, we make games specifically for people with their own indie spirit.
People like you–those who long to discover.
Cash in your creativity. Fighting isn’t so much spam-clicking. It’s more of a dance. You will need to recognize openings and to strike in particular ways. You have to think to fight. At least, if you want to win.
Shape a civilization. Save a town from eradication–or eradicate one yourself. Purge a city of thieves–or foment anarchy through political assassinations. Lead or abandon an exodus. Fund a town hall, troubadour’s guild, refugee district…or buy your own estate. Cultivate alliances…or the opposite.
Change the game through the forums. We listen to your input because we believe that you, like us, deserve to be heard. One day, you might tell your friends about how your comment changed the magic system. As proof, you might show them the relic you received in thanks. A communal development strategy should be exciting for all.
Explore an expansive and intricate world. The CRYENGINE makes for some stunning visual scenes. Experience them through your travels across this new world–its sleepy forests, blistering deserts, glittering tundra, submarine ruins, and more.
Seek the Memory of Eldurim. Everyone is missing something, but most cannot remember what it is. It is their only hope against darkness. Seek the Tree of Light on your quest to save the world, rule it, or destroy it.
Count on RPG essentials. We didn’t discard the strengths of the Open World, RPG genre, we simply took them as our starting point. The vision detailed above (that you can add to on the forums) stands on solid RPG essentials. For example, of course your character can level up, but not through a cliche system.