The developers from Poleaxe Games have announced that Empire of Ember, a first-person epic fantasy action-RPG with real-time strategy and management elements, will be leaving Steam Early Access and embracing full release on January 20th, 2022.
In Empire of Ember, you play as a battlemage that inherits the rulership of a city after the murder of their mentor in an attack led by a mysterious cult. Now you will need to bring your town back to prosperity and avenge your mentor while investigating the strange events behind his murder.
Lead your troops in thrilling battles of up to a hundred units in fully destructible environments, explore a world of procedurally generated maps and dungeons, and build and customise your town with total freedom!
Empire of Ember Key Features:
- Dual wield spells and weaponry in thrilling first-person battles.
- Unlock new spells from 3 schools of Lightbringer magic to wreak havoc on your enemies: throw boulders with telekinesis, project chain lightning, raise up fallen enemies and command the undead to fight on your behalf…
- Use the environment to crush, trip, impale or explode enemies.
- Dodge, block or interrupt your enemies’ attacks, but fight strategically, or you may find yourself overwhelmed!
- Lead your army in first person, in battles of up to a hundred units.
- Design, decorate, and defend your own fully destructible 3D city. Strategically place spawn points to rain fire from high towers while your garrison of melee units defends the gates.
- Conscript and train troops to accompany you in your adventures or stay in the city as its garrison.
- Research new kinds of units to make your army stronger.
- Hold court and pass judgment on daily events in the lives of your subjects.
- Make decisions that can change the story and lead to different game endings
