Gatewalkers wants you to team up with up to 3 other players to take on procedurally-generated worlds.
Each world has its own challenges and you’ll have to put your heads together to survive just the climate. Not to mention the things actively trying to kill you.
You will be assigned the role of Gatewalker – one who can travel to different worlds in hopes of saving their own. Unfortunately, world hopping is like a box of chocolates – you never know what you’re going to get. Unbreathable climate, limited water, cold as Canada in January? You need to think quickly to adapt to these circumstances. You’ll have to build fires, make sure you have a healthy supply of food and water, and a safe camp to boot.
This is where having those extra hands will really come in… handy. Perhaps one group can split off and find resources or craft items necessary to survive certain conditions. Another group could lay the smack down on nearby enemies to ensure a restful moment for their comrades. Either way, you’ll need to coordinate to make sure you don’t die before you’ve even started.
The benefits of exploring these massive worlds that are different from your home world is the various new resources you can collect. This, in turn, means more crafting options. Maybe you’ll find that ore or gem you need to complete a full set of heavy armor and staff. Interesting combo, right? Tank and heal! Gatewalkers doesn’t force you into a class box. You’ll be able to combine gear sets to create a powerhouse of a mage or a nimble tank.
Now, with all those customization possibilities and options in mind, you’ll have to have the skill to back it up. You will not be granted the gift of auto-target, here. You’ll need to strategically place your spells or arrows to predict where the foe WILL be, not where it IS. This adds a layer of complexity that some might not be totally ready for, but know this – the enemies abide the same rules. If you’re smart and quick enough, you’ll be able to dodge some vicious attacks and live to see your friends by the fireside.
Gatewalkers is coming in Q2/Q3 2020 on Steam.
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