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Hidden Pass - Daring 4X Strategy/Squad Tactics fusion comes to Kickstarter
A world of magic, machinery and mayhem. Crowdfunding begins for an expanded, richer single-player campaign
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May 7, 2024
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GG Studio :
Oslo, May 7th - 2024 – Independent developer GG Studio is excited to launch their crowdfunding campaign for their 4X strategy/Turn-based Tactical RPG title Hidden Pass.
While much of the game is already complete, Hidden Pass is seeking approximately $10,700 USD to complete development and is now live on Kickstarter.
Hidden Pass backers at the €20 EUR (about $21,5 USD) level or above will receive a copy of the game when it’s complete, plus their name in the credits, plus regular newsletters ,a Backer discord role and access to backer-exclusive updates.
Hidden Pass is currently planned for release on Steam, the Epic Games Store and Humble.
Take a glance at this world of magic, machinery and mayhem in the trailer below:
Hidden Pass draws inspiration from legendary strategy and tactical classics, with a combat engine that invokes Into The Breach and a strategic layer reminiscent of the old stalwart Heroes of Might and Magic 3 and recent hit Songs Of Conquest. We invite you to shape the future of the continent of Averon. Build a team of skyfaring heroes, wield techno-magical devices and construct automatons as you explore uncharted sky-islands rich in secrets and powerful, dangerous Elyrium crystals.
Hidden Pass is split into two key elements. In its strategic layer, you’ll experience its world as a lightweight 4X strategy game. When you send your units out on sorties, Hidden Pass becomes a turn-based RPG with tactical, grid-based combat.
Copies of Hidden Pass are available at the €20 EUR (about $21,5 USD) backer level with the Name in Credits, Newsletter, Backer discord role and access to backer-exclusive updates
“We’re especially proud of the game’s stylized aesthetic and visual effects, inspired most by Divinity: Original Sin 2”, said 'LostQuest' - CEO of GG Studio. "Breaking down the core gameplay loop a little, expect to spend around 70% of the game in tactical combat, and the remaining time on the strategic map layer!”
Key Features:
Multi-layered Combat: Combat in Hidden Pass takes place across three map layers, each presenting their own tactical challenges, although flying units are free to move between them and outflank more limited fighters.
Elyrium Madness: Magic is your most powerful weapon, and potentially your undoing. Every ability used brings you closer to the brink, the power of Elyrium slowly driving your units mad. There's a potential method to this madness, though - the further you push to the edge, the more powerful your abilities become.
Passing the Baton: Field your four best and brightest units in each battle, but plan for attrition. Casualties can be swiftly replaced mid-battle with reserve units from your Tower - don’t accept defeat!
Automatons: Not all of your units are flesh and blood. Your home base’s Factory can manufacture powerful Elyrium-fueled automatons with unique abilities and strengths.
Wanderer's Tower: Your powerful mobile fortress and home-away-from-home. A flying base where you produce fresh units, upgrade their gear and research new technologies. Your tower can also move between clusters of islands, giving it access to ever-shifting resource pools.
Elyrium Rush: There’s Elyrium in them thar hills! The economy will drive your expedition. Seek out and battle rivals to claim your share of Elyrium, but don’t neglect other useful materials such as Wood and Metal. Enhance your tower and construct units capable of delving deeper into the Elyrium Belt.
Expertise System: Keep your troops alive and they’ll reward you in kind. Level up your troops to unlock powerful new abilities that might just turn the tide of your next battle
About GG Studio:
GG Studio is a small indie studio based in Germany. We are a group of passionate gamers and larpers. We aim to create unique stories and quests that we combine with fascinating gameplay.
If you want to have an interview with GG Studio, please let us know. We will do our best to schedule an interview.
Follow GG Studio on Twitter, BlueSky App, YouTube, and Discord.
Game Info
Title: Hidden Pass
Developer: GG Studio
Publisher: GG Studio
Platforms: Windows PC
Official Site: Here
Kickstarter: Here
Steam Store: Here
Release Date: TBA
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