"'Arx Fatalis' features the best elements of role-playing games, stunning visuals and a rich storyline," said Jerry Wolosenko, head of Fishtank Interactive in North America. "Arkane Studios exceeded expectations crafting a sinister atmosphere and user-friendly interface in this amazingly complex fantasy world."
This premiere demo features two complete levels of "Arx Fatalis." Armed with three spells and various weapons, the player glimpses a world of darkness where evil casts a malevolent shadow. The complete subterranean adventure includes 80 hours of gameplay rife with mythic lore. The complete version of Arx Fatalis is due to ship to stores this summer.
Set in Arx, a dark, mysterious realm of subterranean urban fantasy, "Arx Fatalis" is a gripping epic of the conflict between light and dark. Akbaa, the almighty god of chaos, covets the world of Arx. His threatening presence forces inhabitants of Arx to flee their city seeking refuge in inhospitable areas of the vast underground. Through bloody human sacrifices, Akbaa and his minions will prevail and possess Arx unless they are thwarted in their rapacious quest by someone with the courage, skill and intelligence to mount a bold opposition.
The game features vast underground cities and giant caverns complete with dungeons, sewers and several dark, subterranean locations. The player progresses through a meticulously constructed world to prevent a diabolical cult from summoning an evil deity to the mortal plane. Based on a medieval fantasy storyline, "Arx Fatalis" offers a rich gaming experience enhanced by fantastic pyrotechnics and a detailed cast of characters.
