Perp Games, the publisher behind Withering Rooms and the recently released Bleak Faith: Forsaken, has debuted a gameplay trailer for its new fantasy action-RPG, The Relic: First Guardian. Clearly inspired by Soulslike games such as Thymesia, Elden Ring and Dark Souls, the gameplay stands out thanks to certain mechanical differences, such as the rxclusion of a levelling system, to shake things up.
“Guardian, gather the pieces of the great relic and seal the void of darkness,” reads the synopsis for The Relic: First Guardian on Steam. “The fate of the Arsiltus is now in your hands. In this action RPG, you embark on a heroic adventure to save the world in the dark as the last guardian.” Unlike other action-RPG titles and Soulslike games, The Relic: First Guardian will not have levels for your character progression. Instead, runes, items and crafting are used to strengthen your character.
Perp Games also provided a breakdown of the game and all the features you can expect from it:
“The fate of the Arsiltus is now in your hands. In this action RPG, you embark on a heroic adventure to save the world in the dark as the last guardian. The once-prosperous Arsiltus was swallowed up by the void created by the destruction of the great relic and transformed into the land of death. Now your mission is to find the pieces of the broken great relic and close the void. You are the last hope of the Arsiltus. Start your journey as a guardian, gather pieces of great relic and close the void. Your adventure will bring Arsiltus into a new era.”
Features:
- Explore the Relic: Adventure freely in the collapsed world of The Relic whilst following an exciting story, in this semi-open world action RPG. Enjoy the thrill of exploring an apocalyptic fantasy world and a variety of action-packed experiences.
- Choose your own playstyle: Choose from 5 different types of weapon options, of which form the basis of the action. Each weapon has its unique skills which can be changed according to your play style.
- Solve the riddle of Arsiltus: Embark on an adventure as a guardian to collect the pieces of the great relics and lead the world back to prosperity.
- Character system: In The Relic, characters do not have levels. Instead runes, items, and crafting are used to strengthen your character. Complete dungeons and defeat bosses to expand your world and grow your character to the greatest potential.
The Relic: First Guadian doesn’t have a release date yet but it’s expected to launch in 2025 for PC. Watch the official gameplay trailer below:
