Ember

In Ember, the player is immersed in a world that was once dark and gloomy until the Lightbringers, wise druids of a primordial race, performed a ritual of awakening and called the Embers out of their slumber. The Embers, which are stars that fell like beacons into the pitch black world, represented magic, light, and life. However, their immense power quickly gained them enemies, and thus began the War for Ember. The game is a culmination of a ten-year passion project, and it is a tribute to classic role-playing games. It boasts of a deep branching story, endless exploration across dynamic and living environments, a robust skill tree, and an intricate crafting system. The player is resurrected as a Lightbringer whose role is to protect the Embers from extinction as the world stands on the brink of collapse. In Ember, players start in the Deep Barrows and navigate their way through a range of vast environments divided into aboveground and underground realms, from lush forests to dry deserts and dark abysses, to reach the City of Light. The game's intriguing story unfolds through different encounters with strangers, and the player is challenged to make pivotal decisions that will shape their destiny. Ember is a classic-style role-playing game that offers over 30 hours of exciting adventure with more than 70 quests and diverse gameplay allowing players to choose their path. The game has a party-based real-time combat system with a tactical pause feature, which engages the player. With over 65 combat skills to choose from, the player can customize their battle strategy to fit their preferences. The game's enchanting world features over 20 handcrafted environments and shadowy dungeons where players get to encounter hundreds of NPCs with their own tales to tell. Moreover, Ember offers a comprehensive crafting system that ranges from baking bread to forging magic weapons. Players will also have an opportunity to meet different companions, each with their own backstory quests. Lastly, Ember provides players with a uniquely dynamic weather and time of day system that adds to the already captivating gameplay. Ember is a game that will leave RPG fans feeling nostalgic while still wanting more.