10 Exciting Upcoming Video Games (You’ve Probably Never Heard Of)
8. Elysian Shadows
Developed alongside a YouTube series titled 'Adventures in Game Development', Elysian Shadows is a hybrid 2D/3D RPG set in a world buried in conflict between magic and technology. Magic is a gift bestowed upon followers of The Creator, but the discovery of a mysterious artefact embroils the player in the ever-worsening conflict.
Elysian Shadows has a typical RPG formula, but plays out through a dynamic blend of 2D and 3D camera shots. Gameplay is set to be a reinvention of most of the conventions of 2D RPG titles, and it will be intriguing to see how the more fluid approach impacts a genre that has been so stagnant for so long.
Having been funded through Kickstarter as of 2014, Elysian Shadows is coming to desktop and mobile devices, and remarkably, the long-defunct Sega Dreamcast. The choice of platform alone makes this an intriguing prospect, but the blend of 2D/3D conventions and the truly insightful development series make this a game you'll definitely want to keep an eye on.