March 22, 2007
Lighthouse Announces AVENCAST:
Rise of the Mage – A Unique Action RPG
Haarlem, The Netherlands –
Lighthouse Interactive today announced it has acquired the worldwide publishing
rights to Austrian based developer ClockStone Software’s action RPG, “AVENCAST:
Rise of the Mage”. Scheduled to release in Q3 2007 on the PC, this new RPG
successfully marries the dynamics of an action game with strong adventure
elements creating an enthralling and unique gaming experience.
What’s unique about AVENCAST? “It
effectively balances both combat and non-combat interactions for a perfect
combination of both brains and brawn,” says Erik Schreuder, CEO of Lighthouse
Interactive. “By drawing from player-skilled action games like shooters and
beat-em-ups, and combining those elements with the game mechanics of an RPG,
AVENCAST offers players the excitement of crafting a powerful character, but
also requires them to bring their own skills to unleash their hero’s potential.”
Michael Schiestl, CEO of ClockStone
Software promises: “AVENCAST will finally bring some fresh air into the present
action RPG genre with a combat system that favors skillful gameplay over dull
mouse clicking.”
AVENCAST is not only about combat.
There are strong adventure elements involving numerous perilous quests, scouring
vast environments for powerful items, solving riddles, and engaging with various
NPC’s to advance the compelling story.
GAME SUMMARY:
The player begins their journey as an adept attending the renowned magic academy
– AVENCAST – a place of learning in a world of wizardry, wonder and untold
mystery.
As an apprentice, the player is
expected to complete a number of diverse quests to hone their skills in potions,
spell casting, weaponry, and melee combat. As the story unravels, your
character’s purpose becomes clear –things at the academy are not as they appear
and when Avencast is descended upon by demonic hordes the very survival of his
world is at stake. Armed with over 60 different combat moves and spells, and
over one hundred different equipment items plus variations, the player must
fight various nightmarish creatures and transcend dimensions into the past. The
intriguing plot thickens revealing treachery, deceit, the tragic destiny of a
forgotten people, and an astonishing truth that will forever change the battle
scarred Wizard.
AVENCAST: Rise of the Mage is a game
accessible to both novice RPG players while still challenging core RPG and
Action fans with a great variety of skills and strategies. To find out more and
to keep up with the latest news visit
www.lighthouse-interacive.com or
www.avencast.com.
FEATURES:
• Many hours of exciting gameplay set in diverse worlds
• Over 30 Fantasy Based Monsters with Advanced A.I.– Each with their own combat
strategies, attacks, and defensive moves, their reactions are dependant upon the
player’s behavior, attack strategy, and even health
• Strong Player Personification – In third person view, the character’s
appearance changes as they acquire new equipment, armor, and weapons
• State-of-the-art 3D Engine not only allows for a fluid combat system but also
generates special lighting and shadowing effects for a fully engaging
experience. Players are immersed into ominous settings like dark dungeons with
looming pillars and large corridors; creatures are more imposing with their
highly detailed silhouettes
• Learn Special Moves from Different Skill Trees – Blood Magic (elementally
charged blows with varying speeds, ranges, and damage properties) and Soul Magic
(covers all kinds of ranged magic spells allowing better area control) – both
allow players to summon reinforcements during combat
• An RPG by mechanics, but also a game that can be enjoyed by a broad range of
players – RPG, Action, and Adventure
