#BROKEN ROADS SERIES#
Watching the original trailer back in 2019, I was getting series Wasteland 2 vibes with a bit of Shadowrun, and finally we’ll be able to play an isometric game with Xcom-style combat in a true Australian setting. We wrote about Broken Roads when it was first announced, and it’s an original and narrative-rich, isometric, turn-based role-playing game set in an unforgiving, post-apocalyptic Western Australia. Keep an eye out for its release later this year, as players embark on a morally charged journey through the harsh and thought-provoking world of Broken Roads.Earlier this week, Team17 has joined forces with Australian development team Drop Bear Bytes, hailing out of Torquay, Victoria, and confirmed their isometric RPG Broken Roads will release on Steam and consoles in 2022. With its authentic Australian setting, meticulously recreated locations, and captivating original soundtrack, Broken Roads promises an immersive and unforgettable gaming experience. The inclusion of pacifist playthroughs adds a unique layer of strategy and decision-making, challenging players to navigate the post-apocalyptic landscape without resorting to violence. Additionally, the game introduces the Moral Compass, an original morality system that dynamically influences dialogue options and quest decisions based on a character’s philosophical leaning and the tough choices they make along their journey.īroken Roads, developed by Drop Bear Bytes in collaboration with Versus Evil, offers a fresh and morally complex approach to the isometric RPG genre.
With an emphasis on player agency, Broken Roads offers a classless system that provides extensive character development options, built around four distinct philosophies: Humanist, Utilitarian, Machiavellian, and Nihilist. The game combines exploration, strategic turn-based combat, and thought-provoking philosophical choices within its all-new Australian setting. An Authentic Australian Post-Apocalyptic Settingīroken Roads presents players with an immersive narrative-driven RPG experience set in the harsh Australian post-apocalyptic outback. Fans can anticipate monthly additions to the Broken Roads Dev Blog, where new tracks will be unveiled, providing an immersive auditory experience that complements the game’s post-apocalyptic setting and emotional depth. The recently released OST track, “Stonefish,” showcases the unique musical style and atmosphere that Sunderland has crafted for the game. Tim Sunderland, the Audio Lead and Composer for Broken Roads, has shared another piece from the game’s original soundtrack. This glimpse into the diverse and immersive world of Broken Roads highlights the team’s attention to detail in recreating authentic Australian settings, capturing the essence of towns and landmarks through extensive research, photography, and on-site recordings. To celebrate the announcement of pacifist playthroughs in Broken Roads, Drop Bear Bytes has released an exciting new trailer showcasing previously unseen locations within the game. It is crucial to choose quest resolutions wisely, avoiding violent conflicts and mercenary tasks that could lead to dire consequences. Successfully completing the game as a pacifist will require careful consideration of decisions, an understanding of how companions react to your choices, and an awareness of the interests of the various factions and individuals encountered throughout the post-apocalyptic landscape.
However, players should not assume that choosing a non-violent path will make their adventure easier. In Broken Roads, pacifist playthroughs will be available to certain character builds. Pacifist Playthroughs and Challenging Decisions With its release scheduled for later this year on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms, Broken Roads promises an immersive and morally complex gaming experience. This means that clever and strategic players will have the opportunity to complete the game without engaging in combat or taking the lives of others. The game, set in the Australian post-apocalyptic outback, will offer players the option of pursuing pacifist playthroughs. Independent game studio Drop Bear Bytes, in collaboration with Versus Evil, has unveiled an exciting feature for their upcoming isometric RPG, Broken Roads.
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