Bethesda To Publish Hunted: The Demons Forge

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  • [MyIS]Tim
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    • Jul 2008
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    Bethesda To Publish Hunted: The Demons Forge

    This just in from the G4:


    Bethesda today announced that it is publishing a a third-person co-op fantasy game called Hunted: The Demon’s Forge. The game is being developed by inXile Entertainment for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC.

    The minds behind the game include Brian Fargo, one of the creators of The Bard's Tale, Baldur's Gate, and Fallout; in other words a great genius of gaming.

    Here's the official game description:

    "Set in a dark fantasy world, Hunted: The Demon’s Forge is an unforgettable cooperative action game, pitting you and your partner against waves of vicious enemies. Taking control of either E’lara, a ranged weapon expert, or Caddoc, a master swordsman, you must use a variety of weapons, powerful spells, and cover tactics to battle your way through menacing dungeons, overgrown ruins, and downtrodden towns. Discover secrets and complete co-op-based puzzles whilst exploring the sinister world to discover answers to the game’s deep, dark mysteries."

    “We are thrilled to be working with Bethesda Softworks on this upcoming release that takes us back to our roots,” said Brian Fargo, Founder of inXile Entertainment. “Bethesda’s track record speaks for itself and the game we are developing for them is no exception.”

    No word yet on a release date, but if you want more details, click the "Read More" tag and check out the official fact sheet below.



    DESCRIPTION:
    Set in a dark fantasy world, Hunted: The Demon’s Forge is an unforgettable cooperative action game, pitting you and your partner against waves of vicious enemies. Taking control of either E’lara, a ranged weapon expert, or Caddoc, a master swordsman, you must use a variety of weapons, powerful spells, and cover tactics to battle your way through menacing dungeons, overgrown ruins, and downtrodden towns. Discover secrets and complete co-op-based puzzles whilst exploring the sinister world to discover answers to the game’s deep, dark mysteries.

    STORY OVERVIEW:
    The dark ages have become corrupted. Heinous creatures have emerged from underground. Townsfolk across the land are disappearing. Upon the promise of their fortune in gold, mercenaries E’lara and Caddoc take on the daunting task of discovering where the innocent villagers have been taken. Their journey will lead them on a dark and twisted path where they will encounter death, slavery, and sacrifice. Travel deep within the world of Kala Moor...and to the secrets of The Demon’s Forge.


    KEY FEATURES:

    Dark Fantasy Shooter
    Powered by the Unreal 3 engine, the world of Hunted comes to life in a third-person dungeon crawl with the intensity and action of a modern-day shooter.

    Co-op at a Distance
    Combine E’lara’s ranged attacks with Caddoc’s mêlée expertise to pull off gruesome co-op kill moves, perform special attacks, and heal one another regardless of where they in relation to one another on the battlefield. The characters’ differing combat methods allow player strategy to vary from one playthrough to the next.

    Two Ways to Fight
    Wade into the thick of the fight using mêlée skills, or tactically use cover combat to dispatch hordes of creatures with bows and spells.

    Spell-Powered Combat
    Powerful magic spells can be used to boost your partner’s combat effectiveness and even the odds against increasingly formidable enemies.





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