A champion will rise and change the course of history. As a descendent of King Richard the Lionheart, prepare to battle the forces of evil in an alternate Europe transformed by magic. Choose your race, skills, and abilities, and begin your quest in this darkened alternative world.
Players can choose from four playable races - Feralkin, Sylvant, Demonkin, or Human Pureblood - each with unique abilities and playstyles. The game utilizes a modified version of the SPECIAL character system from the Fallout series, allowing players to invest points into a wide range of skills and attributes, including Melee, Ranged, Magic, Stealth, and more. This deep customization extends to the character's appearance, with various armor and equipment options.
The game enables players to align with one of several factions - the Knights Templar, the Inquisition, or the Wielders. Each faction has its own goals, beliefs, and requirements, which impact how the world and NPCs react to the player. Players' choices and actions affect their reputation with these factions, unlocking new dialogue options, quest paths, and even different endings.
The game features real-time, action-oriented combat similar to Diablo, where players can utilize a variety of melee, ranged, and magical abilities to defeat hordes of supernatural enemies. The combat system also allows for tactical pausing and party command, providing more depth. Outside of combat, the game encourages exploration, with players discovering hidden areas, traps, and secrets throughout the large, interconnected maps.
While combat is a core focus, the game also provides a strong narrative experience. Set in an alternate 16th century Europe transformed by magic, players encounter a host of historical figures like Leonardo da Vinci and Galileo. The dialogue system offers different conversation options based on the player's skills, faction alignment, and morality, significantly impacting the story and its multiple possible endings.
Reviews praise the deep customization and faction system, as well as the game's atmospheric setting and lore. However, many note that the later stages become overly combat-focused and repetitive, with challenging enemy encounters that can feel unbalanced. Some players also report technical issues, such as Windows 10 compatibility problems.