I love an action RPG. Though I’m really bad at math, following the call of “number go up” while also having my reflexes tested is a blast. Unfortunately, games like *Diablo IV* and *Path of Exile 2* have online components that I can’t always keep up with.
Fortunately, an upcoming game looks like it will capture some high fantasy action RPG goodness without requiring me to stay connected to an online service or rally a bunch of friends. *Loulan: The Cursed Sand*, from developer ChillyRoom, just got a reveal trailer today, showcasing some epic combat and gorgeous environment design—all from a satisfying isometric camera perspective.
No release date was provided, but the game will arrive on both PC and PS5 when it launches. Check out the trailer here: Sick, right?
There were a few moments I wanted to highlight in case they didn’t catch your eye. First, there’s this amazing moment where the player character grabs a weapon from the enemy—in this case, a massive boulder—and wields it against them. This demonstrates a cool level of interactivity that I’m hoping there’s more of throughout the game.
I’m also digging how blocking incoming attacks seems to be a key feature. I like having math involved in my combat, but I don’t want to rely solely on numerical stats to defend myself.
Also, check out this… uh, I’m not quite sure what it is, but it’s definitely an example of some awesome enemy design!
https://kotaku.com/loulan-cursed-sand-ps5-pc-action-rpg-single-player-2000639711