A Short Quest Playtest Opens After 10,000 Steam Wishlists
The milestone and open playtest signal that a niche indie title built around a dog companion is drawing measurable pre-release attention on Steam.
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The first-person fantasy action RPG A Short Quest, which lets players adventure with a dog they can equip and strengthen, has passed 10,000 Steam wishlist registrations. Playtest applications are now being accepted. The game is set in a crumbling kingdom with high combat difficulty, featuring friendly fire, alliance systems, and necromancy spells.
The first-person fantasy action RPG A Short Quest has crossed 10,000 Steam wishlist registrations, and playtest applications are now open. The game is set in a crumbling kingdom where the king has gone mad and goblin attacks are common. Players deliver a letter to the king while accompanied by a dog that can be equipped with items like a helmet and a sword carried in its mouth. The Steam page describes combat as very difficult, with friendly fire, alliance systems, and necromancy spells that let enemies fight each other. Players upgrade an asymmetric skill tree to customize close combat and magic skills.
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