The Land of the Magnates launches on Steam
Source | Permanent Way Games |
Date | 8/28/2024 |
| Summary | The Land of the Magnates, an action-adventure game based on Near Eastern mythology, is now available on Steam. |
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 Combining Near Eastern mythology with meticulous historical research, the game allows players to experience the tale of Shahbaz, a fugitive prince on a quest to clear his name, save the king, and bring light back to the Land of the Sun. Following the wrongful accusation of poisoning the king –his father– our prince embarks on a journey across the kingdom, blighted by darkness and sorrow. His only companion on this epic journey is his sitar, a magical lute that can defeat the blight with its music. Shahbaz will have to master the sitar as players experiment with its strings; each has a unique property, allowing for magical attacks and combinations with distinct effects. Its magic is further empowered as Shahbaz frees the realms he visits, gaining the elemental might of water, wind, earth, and fire. Liberation will not be easy, as the realms struggle with challenges of their own. One suffers the loss of love and hope, reduced to a landscape of colorless gray; another is a brass city stalked by clockwork automata. Every realm comes with its unique challenges, tied to the core theme and element, including unique platforming sequences and bespoke environmental puzzles that require the magic of the sitar. Completing them will reward Shahbaz with power and allies, inspired by characters rooted in Near Eastern mythology. The Land of the Magnates draws from the myths, legends, and folk tales of the region, spanning from Constantinople to Baghdad, with One Thousand and One Nights (commonly known in English as The Arabian Nights) serving as the principal source of inspiration. Permanent Way Games combines this source material with deep historical and cultural work, including field research and consultations with expert historians, to create a unique experience that does justice to the cultural tapestry of the Near East. Every detail, from the vibrant worlds Shahbaz explores to the sitar’s music, has been carefully crafted to bring the ancient Near East to life. | |
