Indie RPG News Roundup, September 24 2009
Indie role-playing games, just like grandmother used to make! Here's a little bit of homemade, homespun goodness for you to sink you teeth into, and enjoy every mouth-watering bite:

Avernum 6
If you follow Jeff Vogel's indie RPG series, he's posted some news on Avernum 6. Yes, there is a food requirement. No, it's not what you think.

Telepath Psy Arena 2
It's almost done, according to developer Sinister Design

UPDATE: It was REALLY almost done. And now it is released! (Available for Windows, Mac, and Linux!)

Download Telepath Psy Arena 2!

(Update: Fixed spelling of Psy)

Eschalon: Book 2
Linux Gaming News has posted an interview with Thomas Riegsecker of Basilisk Games about Eschalon: Book 2. In it, he talks sales numbers, the vision of the series, what constitutes an "old school" RPG, efforts being made to balance the character classes, and much more.

Dawn's Light
This is a recently-released jRPG-style indie game from newcomer John Wizard Games. The game revolves around Harvey, a man who has lost everything and sets out on a quest of revenge - but may find his hatred may destroy himself. The game features a hundred quests - including plenty of side-quests and a load of puzzles. (Available for Windows)

Download Dawn's Light

And check out the trailer:



Din's Curse
Soldak's new "dungeon crawler" has been officially dubbed Din's Curse. Check out the details at the link! The game sounds to be a little closer to Depths of Peril in style and gameplay, which suits me just fine. It sounds like there are some roguelike elements in it (as there were in Depths of Peril), and that it is more "Hardcore" than Kivi's Underworld. The advertised features include:

• Uniquely created worlds for every game, with different monsters, items, quests, and even townspeople, give the player a new experience every time
• Explore a dynamic, evolving, living world
• Many hybrid classes to experience - 6 full classes, 18 specialties, 141 total combinations
• Your choices truly impact the game
• Surprising, emergent gameplay
• Co-op multiplayer to adventure with friends

Co-op? Dynamic, evolving world with emergent gameplay? Massive replayability. I can't wait! I think I'm getting more excited about this game than Diablo III.

Aveyond
Work on the third book of the "Orbs of Magic" series (which started with Aveyond: Lord of Twilight) has begun. Once again, it features Mel as a principle character. Subtitled, "The Lost Orb," it is scheduled for release in December.

Knights of the Chalice
This pretty impressive D20-based old-school RPG is now at version 1.19. If you tried the initial demo but were turned off by bugs or the font, you should check out the latest & greatest. The core gameplay is the same, so that won't have changed. But at least now you can play it in a larger window!

Eternal Twilight
Another jRPG-style RPG made with RPG Maker, Eternal Twilight is a new entry from Oliveair Games which emphasizes a return to the old SNES days with side-view combat with lots of special effects animations. The game features eight playable characters (plus two additional "secret" playable characters). (Available for Windows)

Download Eternal Twilight

UPDATE:
Battle of the Millenium
A new title from extremely prolific Aldorlea Games, this first episode of a promised series includes over 35 quests and battles against 8 "Animal Kings." I haven't tried it - let me know what you think! (Available for Windows)

Download Battle of the Millenium


And that's it for now! Mmm-mmm good!

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