Medieval ARPG The Thandor Opens Steam Store Page
The Thandor opens its store page early in development so players can watch the game evolve through the Vertical Slice process, a deliberate turn toward grounded medieval combat with no magic.
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380WATTGames has opened the Steam store page for The Thandor, a story-focused linear medieval ARPG. The protagonist, Thandor, is targeted by rival kingdoms and nobles for attempting to overthrow the empire his father built. Combat draws on Soulslike design, prioritizing strategy over reflexes, with players beheading staggered enemies. The game is in early development and will evolve through the Vertical Slice process. It is scheduled for release on Steam for PC in the near future.
The YouTube trailer opens on a boy standing in a sea of blood, then cuts to infantry holding formation with spears and shields and heavy sword fights in melees where friend and foe are intermingled. The developer describes the combat as Soulslike-inspired, with strategy prioritized over reflexes: players cut down foes with a sword, stab vital points, and slice the heads off staggered enemies in a single flash. There is no convenient magic, only relentless heavy killing between warriors. The game is in early development, and the developer wants players to watch it evolve through the Vertical Slice process. The Thandor is scheduled for release on Steam for PC in the near future.
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