After a few weeks’ delay from its original February 20th release, Fool’s Theory and 11 bit studio have finally unleashed their dark fantasy RPG The Thaumaturge onto PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. The isometric RPG, which blends a unique combination of history and fantasy, will also see releases on the PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series later this year.
The Thaumaturge “bypasses traditional genre elements”, and features side quests that seamlessly integrate with the main story. Taking place in 1905 Warsaw, players assume the role of Wiktor Szulski, who is drawn back to Warsaw by family matters. Wiktor also happens to have the gift of thaumaturgy. This turns out to be vital, as only a thaumaturge can tame the demonic entities known as Salutors, which feed on human flaws, but can also gift those who tame the Salutors with unique powers. It’s up to Wiktor to uncover these Salutors and free his people from their grip.
Drawing inspiration from Slavic folklore, your Salutors feature psychic strikes and manipulation, along with a wide array of upgrades that transform Wiktor’s skills in combat into an engaging dance of strength and strategy. You must influence and manipulate characters, carving your path in this world. You’ll also have to exercise caution, as each decision you’re faced with holds consequences that either restrain or feed your inner flaws such as pride, vehemence, or scheming.
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