Summary
Ardent: Rise is a fantasy real-time action RPG with primarily tab-target, ability-driven combat, strong tank / damage / healing roles, and a multiplayer CO-OP PVE focus.
What are the core tenets of the game?
Implement the "holy trinity" (Tank, Heals, Damage) archetypes in a narrative rich environment,
Create fun, thematic, and customizable RPG classes,
Focus on an exciting PVE CO-OP experience
Game Play
3D semi-open world with real-time combat
Combat is primarily tab-target with growing hybrid action elements (directional attacks, dodges, and positional play) in tougher encounters.
PVE CO-OP - 5 Players
There are Towns and Dungeons with NPCs and enemies/bosses
Dungeons will provide varied enemy encounters that can be increased in difficulty for more challenging play
Characters can be leveled by gaining experience through exploration, quests, and interactions such as combat
There are loot items that you can equip, which can be gained as rewards from quests and combat, or through crafting
Abilities, Skills, Talents, and Professions can all be applied to customize your character capabilities
Mild narrative choices during story progression and world exploration
The game is currently a limited-slice prototype and is entirely self-funded. Many of the details above are already implemented in the prototype but the full game vision as described above will depend on additional funding.
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