Delve into a vast, magical medieval open world. This top-down MMORPG invites you to fight other players, battle epic bosses and to master various skills. Level up, complete quests, solve puzzles and gear up to attain glory and prestige by dominating leaderboards and earning achievements!
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Mostly Positive (37) - 75% of the 37 user reviews for this game are positive.
Release Date:
Oct 9, 2023
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Note: This Early Access game is not complete and may or may not change further. If you are not excited to play this game in its current state, then you should wait to see if the game progresses further in development. Learn more

What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“This game is in playable Beta state now and all main options are available. The game is in early access to start receiving feedback from the first players by in-game polls and community feedback in forums, and to give potential funders a better view of the game.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“The release is estimated on: Q2 2024.

There's absolutely no doubt that Swords & Crystals will reach its completion.
The only conceivable scenario might involve a slight extension of the timeline. A successful Kickstarter campaign would accelerate game development and mitigate the necessity for me to seek additional employment.
While achieving our stretch goals could potentially extend the development timeline, in such a situation, any additional features would be guaranteed to be included in a post-release update. This approach ensures that the game's progress remains on target.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“We plan to add the following in-game features in the full release:
- Character customization like gender and hair
- Character class selection between Warrior, Hunter and Mage
- Every player will have a unique name which can not be retaken
- More graphical assets to add buildings and castles
- More content such as quests, items, achievements, bosses and more
- Valuable or cosmetic in-game purchases
- Better fine-tuned game balance
- Extended and more balanced online functions like trading and PVP events
- Improved anti-cheat system
- Replacement or improvement of graphical placeholders”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The game's core structure has been established, allowing players to immerse themselves in a fully functional prototype. All the features outlined in the game description have been successfully incorporated. Nevertheless, there are areas that still require enhancement, including character and class customization, the expansion of buildings and cities within the game world, refinement of the PVP system for a smoother experience, the establishment of additional game servers in the US and Asia, and the implementation of more powerful servers capable of accommodating a larger player base.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“The game will always be free to play, but will get in-game purchases in the final version. These purchases will never give players unfair advantage over free players.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“Players are involved in community polls during the beta. For each poll, the case with the most votes will be actually implanted in the game. Also, can players help by donating on the crowdfunding in exchange for unique and very rare cosmetic items that should become extreme valuable in the final version of the game, when these items will no longer be obtainable other than trading between players.
In addition, do we run active on Steam forums, taking community feedback and adjusting the game with new improvements every month.”
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http://swordsandcrystals.com

About This Game

Embark on an epic journey into a sprawling and immersive top-down MMORPG that invites players to explore a vast and enchanted medieval open world teeming with secrets, challenges, and competition. Explore ancient villages, sprawling forests, and mystical landscapes that offer a truly captivating online adventure where your destiny is shaped by your work and abilities.

This groundbreaking top-down game distinguishes itself from the rest through its wholly innovative approach, encompassing elements such as online gameplay, a distinctive graphic style, real-time combat, an extensive inventory and equipment system with banks and shops, and a singular expansive open world devoid of loading screens or segregated zones. It features a 2D world with graphics and physics reminiscent of 3D.


KEY FEATURES:

Stunning Visuals: Lose yourself in the mesmerizing landscapes with beautiful wild forests, dazzling deserts, enchanted waters, and mysterious dark ravines. From day and night cycles to floating leaves to radiantly reflected water, the game's visuals bring the world to life.

Immersive Meditative Soundscapes: Immerse yourself in a sonic tapestry of enchanting melodies and ambient soundscapes that transport you to the heart of the game. The evocative music brings the world to life, heightening the emotions of every triumph and trial.

Interactive Multiplayer: Collaborate with a vibrant community of players from around the globe. Compete, trade, or unite with other players to partake versus monsters that demand unity or strategy to overcome.

Vast Magical Realm: Step into a breathtaking, beautifully crafted vast open world, free from any loading screens or separate zones where lush forests, mysterious caverns, and arcane landscapes await your exploration rich with secrets, hidden pathways, and mythical creatures waiting to be discovered.

Leveling and Questing: Embark on a journey of continuous growth by leveling up your character by slaying foes and completing quests. From a fledgling adventurer to a legendary hero, your progression is a testament to your dedication and prowess.

Skill Mastery: Hone your skills in 10 various disciplines, such as swordsmanship, mining, and courage. With dedicated training, your character can become a master in multiple areas, allowing improved opportunities such as access to better weapons, access to more valuable mines, or to have no fear debuff when facing terrifying bosses that require higher courage.

Collect Items and Upgrade Gear: Delve into ancient ruins and treacherous dungeons to uncover rare items and improved gear. Collect an impressive array of weapons, armor, consumables, and many other resources that evolve as you do. As you collect tokens from bosses or receive gold coins from trading, can you buy equipment from artisans, enhancing your prowess on the battlefield.

Epic Boss Battles: Fight solo or team up with fellow adventurers to take on colossal bosses that threaten the balance of the realm. Strategize, coordinate attacks, and harness the right equipment set to emerge victorious and claim rare treasures as your reward.

Engaging Puzzles and Hidden Pathways: Immerse yourself in intricate puzzles and guide yourself with magical elements to unlock hidden chambers, access secret areas, and unveil the mysteries of the land.

Badges and Achievements: Seek out a plethora of achievements and badges scattered throughout the realm. From conquering treacherous dungeons to reaching hidden vistas, these accolades showcase your dedication and skill to demonstrate your victory to other players.

Leaderboards and Records: Compete with fellow adventurers for supremacy on the online leaderboards by striving to break records in various activities, including boss battles, PVP, and skill challenges. Push your limits to ascend the ranks and earn legendary rewards to showcase your accomplishments to the world.

Constant Evolution: Experience a living, breathing world that evolves over time. With regular updates, new expansions, and seasonal events, Swords & Crystals ensures that your adventures remain fresh and captivating, while at the same time not diminishing the value of your previous earned achievements and belongings, and while also not updating the game broken like some major MMORPG titles did in the past.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10 and above
    • Processor: Intel i3 or AMD Ryzen 3
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: 512 MB video memory
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 2 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • Processor: Intel i5 or AMD Ryzen 5
    • Memory: 16 GB RAM

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