I’m not personally accustomed to Nexon’s 2010 MMO Vindictus, however its upcoming action-RPG spin-off Vindictus: Defying Destiny is wanting like a reasonably flashy mixture of Celtic mythology, dodge-and-slash swordplay and a few sharp visuals. Fortunately for me and also you, we’ll be capable to give it a go totally free for the following week, as the sport’s pre-alpha playtest is now dwell over on Steam.
Vindictus: Defying Destiny was introduced a couple of weeks again as a extra action-driven journey set within the fantasy world of the unique Vindictus. That world is inhabited by monsters impressed by Irish and Celtic mythology, in addition to heroes resembling sword-swinging fighter Fiona and nimble dual-blade-wielder Lann, who’re returning faces from the MMO.
The brand new demo focuses on Defying Destiny’s fight, which appears to be within the Soulslike vein of issues with its fast-paced buying and selling of blows, combos and dodges. You’ll be able to sort out the slice of gameplay as both the defensive Fiona or the evasive Lann, by means of whose eyes you’ll be capable to see among the totally different areas of its medieval-tinged fantasy world – although the total recreation will allow you to create your individual customized character. There are some emotes and costumes to play with, too.
The pre-alpha public take a look at is dwell from now till subsequent Monday, March 18th, with Nexon asking for gamers’ ideas on their time with the demo. The builders stress that the construct represents a recreation nonetheless early in growth, nevertheless it appears fairly polished in its trailer all the identical.
To offer it a go, you’ll have to request entry by way of Vindictus: Defying Destiny’s Steam web page. (You don’t have to wishlist it to participate, as was initially claimed.) The sport’s PC launch date is but to be introduced.