Fairyship Games, a US-based developer renowned for their narrative-driven titles, is thrilled to announce that their upcoming action-adventure RPG, Testament: The Order of High Human, is set to launch on Steam and the Epic Store for PC on Thursday, July 13th, 2023.
To commemorate this exciting news, along with the release of a captivating new trailer, Fairyship Games is also making the first publicly available demo of Testament: The Order of High Human available for free during the Steam Next Fest. Players can dive into over an hour of the game’s current state and experience its immersive world firsthand.
Scheduled for release on Xbox and PlayStation as well, Testament: The Order of High Human is an original first-person, story-based adventure RPG. Players will assume the role of Aran, the king of High humans in the realm of Tessara, who finds himself betrayed by his brother, Arva. Robbed of his powers, Aran must confront his brother and restore Tessara to its former glory, upgrading his sword, bow, and magic abilities along the way to forge his unique fighting style.
Testament: The Order of High Human weaves a tale of a fallen king’s journey to save his realm from darkness and destruction, paying homage to the diverse array of games and genres that have influenced the passionate team of 15 developers at Fairyship Games.
Co-creator and studio co-founder Moe Naderi expresses their excitement, stating, “It’s incredible to finally reveal the launch date for Testament: The Order of High Human after nearly five years of development. The response to our initial trailer last month was overwhelming, and we hope players will appreciate our ‘melting pot’ approach, which pays tribute to some of the greatest adventure games of the past decade.”
In Testament: The Order of High Human, players can expect:
- An immersive combat style offering three distinct approaches, each with their unique traits, enabling players to rely on their chosen style throughout the game.
- Masterful swordplay with a variety of destructive and elemental combos.
- Command over 16 magic abilities, including single-target spells, traps, AoE attacks, DPS, and defensive spells.
- Utilization of a magical bow featuring four types of arrows: normal, ricochet, explosive, and passthrough.
- Engaging in a comprehensive XP and upgrade system that motivates players to thoroughly explore every land and dungeon.
- Experiencing unique gameplay areas with thrilling platforming reminiscent of nostalgic excitement found in retro 2D platformers.
- Utilizing the brand-new ‘Eclipse System,’ which employs gameplay entities known as eyes of darkness. This system consists of three different mechanics that can function independently or synergistically, delivering exciting encounters and challenges.
- Utilizing over 18 consumables that affect the player’s health, mana, and surroundings. These craftable items can be combined strategically, empowering players to shape their own playstyle.
- Embarking on over 40 main and side quests, meticulously designed to enhance the game’s consistent storytelling.
- Engaging with a strong and captivating nonlinear narrative style.
Testament: The Order of High Human has been meticulously crafted over the past four and a half years by a passionate team of 15 individuals dedicated to storytelling. The game will be available on Steam and the Epic Store for PC on Thursday, July 13th, 2023, priced at $34.99/€34.99/£29.99. Prepare to embark on an unforgettable adventure in the immersive world of Testament: The Order of High Human.