Command Armies, Rebuild Kingdoms, and Forge Your Destiny in Chimera Entertainment’s Beautiful Strategy Game
November 13, 2024
[This unedited press release is made available courtesy of Game Developer and its partnership with notable game PR-related resource Games Press]
Chimera Entertainment :
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Munich, Germany (November 13, 2024) — Today, independent developer Chimera Entertainment is proud to announce that its story-rich fantasy strategy game Songs of Silence is available now on Windows PC via Steam, GOG, and the Humble Store, and on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Songs of Silence is a beautifully crafted mix of strategic campaigns and fast-paced tactical battles. It is brought to life with stunning Art Nouveau-inspired visuals and energized by a compelling original score by composer Hitoshi Sakimoto (Final Fantasy Tactics, Final Fantasy 12). The game features a thrilling 15+ hour story campaign, 100+ Skirmish Maps, intense real-time battles, expansive multiplayer options, three core factions, 36 unique heroes, 118 units, and more!
In a world divided by conflict and sundered into realms of light and darkness lies an existential threat: the Silence. Players will play their parts in this all-consuming purgatorial holy war stemming from the unstable enlightenment age. Welcome to the Age of a Thousand Kings.
Watch the Songs of Silence Launch Trailer:
YouTube
“First and foremost, let us express our deepest gratitude to everyone who has supported Songs of Silence so far,” said Creative Director Alex Kehr. “Your passion, feedback, and dedication have been instrumental in shaping the game into what it is today. With your support, our vision is now a reality, and we are forever honored and thankful.”
Key Features of Songs of Silence:
Fantasy Strategy: Lead your armies, manage resources, and conquer rival kingdoms in a game that blends deep strategy with engaging campaigns and multiplayer maps.
Fast-Paced Battles: Command your troops in real-time, utilizing clever tactics, powerful magic, and even divine interventions to outwit your enemies.
Three Campaign Difficulty Settings: Enjoy the story campaign in three different difficulty settings: Story-focused (Easy), Balanced (Regular) and Challenging (Hard). Each setting offers a unique strategic experience to cater to all playstyles.
High Replayability: In addition to the 15h+ story campaign, dive into 100+ Skirmish Maps tailored for single- or multi-player, free-for-all or co-op, up to six players. Three map sizes are available (S, M, L), 1- or 2-sided, for endless play!
Three Unique Factions: Each faction has its own gameplay mechanics, strengths, units, and heroes, offering distinct strategies and play styles.
Art Nouveau Visuals: Distinctive hand-drawn art inspired by Alphonse Mucha, Belle Époque, and Gustav Klimt.
Cards of Fate: Use cards representing actions and abilities to influence the course of battles and develop the strategic map.
Legendary Music: The game’s original soundtrack is composed by Hitoshi Sakimoto, known for his iconic work on Final Fantasy Tactics and Final Fantasy 12.
Watch the Songs of Silence Story Trailer:
YouTube
Songs of Silence premiered on Kickstarter earlier this year and was funded in under eight hours. It was initially released into Steam Early Access in June 2024. For a full overview of Early Access changes and additions for version 1.0 of Songs of Silence, as well as a roadmap of upcoming free content updates, please go to https://songs-of-silence.com.
Songs of Silence is available now for $29.99 USD on Windows PC via Steam, GOG, and the Humble Store, and on PlayStation® 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
A press kit, including logo, screenshots, key art, and trailer, is available here: https://uberstrategist.link/PressKit-SongsOfSilence.
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About Chimera Entertainment
Chimera Entertainment is an independent game development studio located in the heart of Munich. Founded in 2006, our studio has dedicated itself to crafting engaging strategy and RPG games. We're a group of game makers united by a shared passion for creating games that resonate, inspire, and entertain.
Our journey started with Windchaser, a PC strategy game, and expanded into the browser-based strategy MMO genre with Warstory: Europe in Flames. With hits like Angry Birds Epic and Angry Birds Evolution, we ventured into the mobile RPG gaming space. Our latest release was with Netflix – the adventure RPG Shadow and Bone - Enter the Fold.
Now, we're excited to return to our strategy gaming roots with Songs of Silence, a self-funded project that reflects our rich experience and unique vision of game development!
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