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We Are the Dwarves could be like Gimli in spaaaaace

by: Randy - posted: 12/22/2015 3:48:00 PM
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The lines between science-fiction and fantasy-fiction can be blurry. That's always a good thing, at least in my book. So, screw it: We Are the Dwarves casts three astronaut dwarves in armored spacesuits exploring alien worlds. Watch the video below and you'll see why I'm in. Never mind, I'll tell you. I'm in for the crispy visuals. I'm in for the axe-swinging fun of it. I'm in for the sharp-lined U.I. And I'm in for the dwarves' never-say-die approach to getting home. These guys are looking for something to save their people from a dying sun. I hope they play up the astronaut part a lot more in-game, though. I mean, if the video didn't tell me, then I probably wouldn't assume there's anything astronautical going on here.

And I'm also curious what these "environments that bend normal thought conception"—as they're described in the press release—could possibly be. The video doesn't show off anything too crazy in that regard. The three dwarves carry distinct playstyles. It looks like one is up close and personal, the second is a long-distance shooter, and the third is stealthy. Also, the slow-mo you see in the video is additionally used to queue up multiple actions for your dwarves.

This is the first game from Whale Rock, an Eastern European developer with expatriates from Metro: Last Light, Dragon Age: Inquisition, S.T.A.L.K.E.R., and the Elder Scrolls Online. 

We Are the Dwarves (kind of a rad name, by the way) is out of nowhere and coming quick to PC. February 2016.

Explore The Depths of Space in We Are The Dwarves, coming to PC in February 2016

Smashfist, Forcer and Shadow - three intrepid space explorers, who just happen to also be dwarves, will be yours to command in We are the Dwarves, a new tactical exploration and combat game from Whale Rock Games.

Scheduled for a February 2016 release on PC, We are the Dwarves has you directing three unique space-faring dwarves as they explore the farthest reaches of The Universe of Eternal Stone, avoiding danger and battling alien foes. Each of our hardy heroes is equipped with a dwarven space-suit developed for interstellar expedition, which is core to their survival (and gameplay). These suits work as both armor and life-support, helping protect dwarves from damage while increasing their healing and exploration efforts. Each dwarf also has a distinct skill-tree, with special talents that provide bonus crowd control, damage, healing and movement.

Features of We Are The Dwarves:
- Three distinct characters, each with an array of abilities and talents.
- Pause and queue gameplay - slow time and set up a series of commands to be executed.
- Enemies vary in sense interaction, picking up movement, ambient noise and scent.
- Individual skill trees for each dwarf; customization varies from stealth to slasher.