Solium Infernum : trailer et screenshots

Voilà peut-être une très bonne nouvelle pour les amateurs de jeux de stratégie originaux. En effet, le studio australien League of Geeks a dévoilé hier une bande-annonce et quelques premières captures d’écrans montrant la future nouvelle version du très réussi Solium Infernum.

Nouvelle version qui sera en 3D, toujours en tour par tour, sur une carte semi-aléatoire, comportera un mode solo avec divers scénarios et conservera un mode multijoueur pour six personnes. Il y aura vraisemblablement des ajouts et / ou améliorations au gameplay, mais rien n’a encore été précisé.

Si vous ne connaissez pas Solium Infernum, rappelons qu’il s’agit d’incarner un prince-démon (archidiable ou archidémon si vous préférez) rivalisant avec ses pairs démoniaques pour monter sur le trône infernal et ainsi devenir le seigneur de l’Enfer. En plus de diriger des légions pour éliminer manu militari vos adversaires, le jeu proposait de nombreuses options permettant différentes stratégies. La création de son personnage avec des caractéristiques à bien choisir, ainsi que certains avantages spéciaux, la possibilité d’utiliser des reliques maléfiques, des ressources à gérer, des manuscrits et des officiers pour renforcer ses troupes, bref, il y avait dans Solium Infernum à la fois une grande simplicité et beaucoup de subtilité. Avec un peu de chance on retrouvera toute cette alchimie ludique mais avec cette fois un bon moteur de jeu.

Pour plus d’informations sur le jeu, dont l’ascension vers nos écrans est prévue en 2023, voyez cette page sur Steam, ou le site officiel. Ainsi que notre test de l’ancienne version du jeu.

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League of Geeks Announces Next Game, Revives Cult Classic: Solium Infernum

Acclaimed Armello developer reveals cinematic trailer for upcoming strategy game from Hell during EGX Keynote

MELBOURNE – Sept. 22, 2022 – League of Geeks has today announced that their next upcoming title will be Solium Infernum, the strategy game from Hell, a re-imagined vision of Vic Davis’ cult-classic game of politics, intrigue, and betrayal.

The demonic turn-based experience is being reimagined by Armello creators, League of Geeks, experienced in delivering great strategy games to millions of players around the world, with a planned PC launch in 2023.

In this brand new title players will be able to go deep into a reimagined version of 2009’s Solium Infernum, complete with all-new single-player scenarios and scheme-in-your-sleep asynchronous multiplayer matches that will require cunning moves and political wit to outplay their opponents. The game will be modernized and built in 3D with a totally updated visual interface to bring it in line with League of Geek’s unique and acclaimed aesthetic and production values.

In Solium Infernum, all participants take turns simultaneously; with each player only able to see their enemies’ schemes unfold after making their own choices. The game will offer a full range of experiences, from 2-4 hour single-player games to epic, weeklong six-player multiplayer matches that require only a few minutes to play a day.

“The original Solium Infernum is one of the most remarkable videogames ever made. Its evocative, Milton-inspired vision of Hell and deep focus on political intrigue are unlike anything else on the market,” said Trent Kusters, Co-Founder and Director, League of Geeks. “We are honoured and ecstatic to bring Solium Infernum into the limelight it has always deserved!”

The Prince of Darkness has abandoned his Throne, and the great Archfiends of Hell now set wicked plans in motion to claim Pandaemonium’s Infernal Throne. Outwit your rivals using deep systems to master devious political and military strategies. Kiss friendships goodbye as you bluff, backstab, and sow treachery and betrayal on the path to becoming Hell’s new ruler.

Select one of eight Archfiends at the start of a match, then customise the villain’s defining Perks to suit different playstyles. Choose secret Schemes during the campaign, increase Power levels, and more. Master evil’s five spheres: Wrath, Deceit, Prophecy, Destruction, and Charisma. Command more than 50 different Legions and demonic Praetors to conquer Places of Power and claim Artifacts for wicked boons.

For more information, please visit the game’s official website. Wishlist Solium Infernum now on Steam.

 

About League of Geeks
League of Geeks is an independent video game studio based in Melbourne, Australia. Specializing in approachable strategy and digital tabletop games with an eye-catching aesthetic, League of Geeks’ debut title, Armello, sold over 1 million units on PC and consoles since its launch in 2015.

League of Geeks is currently working on Solium Infernum and an unannounced project. For more information, visit the studio’s official website.