Last chance to sign up for this Heaven/Hell-themed roguelike's closed playtest, which begins on September 5th.
August 22, 2024
[This unedited press release is made available courtesy of Game Developer and its partnership with notable game PR-related resource Games Press]
Nine Dots Studio :
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada – August 22, 2024 – Nine Dots Studio warns about the imminent recruitment end for the closed playtest of its upcoming project Lost in Prayer. The studio behind Outward also shares a new dev diary focusing on the direction the game is taking and lifts the veil on the game mechanics players will encounter. Lost in Prayer will launch in PC Early Access Q1 2025, the closed playtest will take place on Steam from September 5 through September 17.
True to the roguelike core principles Lost in Prayer aims to offer a brutal yet rewarding experience. Players will scour treacherous environments, their every step a gamble with mortality. But survival isn't just about brute force. Cunning and resourcefulness are key. Players can utilize their surroundings, set traps, lure enemies into dangerous situations, and exploit weaknesses to overcome them in the most efficient way possible. Succeed in your encounters and you’ll be rewarded with precious loot increasing your chances of survival!
The core twist in Lost in Prayer lies in its progression system. In Lost In Prayer, anything that kills you becomes playable. The very enemies that vanquished you become playable for your next runs. Each character carries their unique skills and abilities, offering a diverse roster of characters as you delve deeper into the cycle of life and death.
Learn more about the game mechanics, the unique combination of micro decisions and long term strategies in the second dev diary: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ef8LPc_8iQ]
If you’ve missed it, watch the first dev diary and discover how Nine Dots Studio break down what makes a great Rogue-Like: [here]
Lost in Prayer promises a challenging and innovative take on the roguelike genre. Prepare to face your demons, both literal and figurative, when the game launches on PC Early Access next year. To playtest Lost in Prayer, daring players can register on the Steam page.
Stay tuned for further updates and information on Lost in Prayer!
About Lost in Prayer
Roguelike fans rejoice, Lost in Prayer is gearing up to bring a unique challenge topped with incredible variety and content. Step in Heaven or Hell themed randomized dungeons with no fear! Every creature unlocked opens new possibilities enhancing each randomized run with advanced combos.
Game Features:
Embody your enemies: Everything that kills you becomes a playable character available for future runs!
Raid Hell or Heaven: Each universe has its own landscape and creatures.
Cleverness rewarded: Experiment with the most elaborate combos using push and pull mechanics to increase your chances of survival.
Download the assets: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1D8WDRUSh0BPUr8NAShfNnUazuk2zQ8RX
Wishlist the game on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2849500/Lost_in_Prayer/
Fact sheet
Developer: Nine Dots Studio
Publisher: Nine Dots Publishing
Players: 1
Platforms: PC (Steam)
Release date: Early Access launch in Q1 2025
Follow Nine Dots Studio on social media
• Website: https://www.ninedotsstudio.com/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/NineDotsStudio
• Discord: https://discord.gg/u6ptdcU4WQ
Media Contact:
XOGO Consulting
Vincent Gallopain
[email protected]
About Nine Dots
Nine Dots creates (and now publishes!) games aimed at hardcore gamers with sophisticated tastes. The studio specializes in making games that would normally be out of scope for a studio of its size by refining management practices and focusing on creating the best work environment for the teams. Nine Dots Studio currently counts 28 employees, all based in Quebec City, Canada.
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