Physics Based Fantasy Violence: A Small Taste

Dark Messiah Might and Magic was one of those games that to this day still stands out to me from my childhood. The ability to throw enemies into the environment with deadly efficiency and navigate the world as if it was nothing more then pair of steps made for a game that felt ahead of it’s time.

Alkahest is a game that has been on my radar for a while. It is one of the only games I can remember in recent memory where I stumbled on it through the most random of social media sites – Instagram. That’s right. The site know for selfies and toxicity was the place that introduced me to this gem of a game.

It’s no secret that most of the clips I’ve seen have been pretty limited in scale, but thanks to the Future Games Show we now have a real trailer, albeit a short one, that shows the community a bit more from a world interaction perspective. Check out the trailer down below. It’s short and to the point, but it still has me curious what the future holds for Alkahest.

As the youngest son of a petty lord, you’re no hero. And to become someone, you’ll have to prove your worth through sweat and blood. Investigating unusual goblin raids on the county border may be the chance you’ve been waiting for. Explore castles, forests, villages and other realistic settings, while meeting its residents and making interesting decisions on your journey.

Build your combo and execute it against enemies. Drop a tree on their head, kick them off a cliff, set them on fire. In Alkahest, fast-paced close combat within a richly interactive environment takes center stage. Use all advantages – alchemical potions, daggers, relics, and more! Even a rope can become a deadly weapon in skillful hands.