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The epic of kings

A new IP build based on Persia’s national epic and the most famous story in Persian mythology since the beginning of its 33 years lasting creation in 1010 A.D. ‘The epic of kings’ game follows the epic journey of Rostam, a mighty hero, through Persia’s most dangerous lands. Slaying demons, dragons and witches, and overcoming many obstacles to save his king and the Persian army. Comparable to epic stories of Greek mythology and yet with its distinctive dramatic elements. A great take on the act of heroism with a rich in-depth story. The player will take the role of the mighty hero Rostam and face epic battles. Offering a rich combat system with unique quick time event mechanics and a rage mode in which the player can interact with the environment to defeat the enemy. Resulting in an ultimate climax in combat. Set in a unique looking world, based on Persian miniatures of the first original illustrations which are comparable to western illuminated manuscripts with fascinating colors and a stunning drawing technique. Providing a unique gaming experience

Plot

The Persian kingdom, ruled by kings and protected by heroes and champions all serving one true king, the king of kings,  Key Kaus. When Key Kaus’s thirst for power and wealth exceeds those of desires of god, he decides to invade the land which no king has ever dared to name. The land of demons, Mazandaran. Zal, king’s most trusted hero advises the king in all his greatness and wisdom to desist of his decision, but the king has no desire in any advise and goes to war, leaving the kingdom to Zal.

For seven days the Persian army destroys anything that comes in their way, leaving nothing but a wasteland behind. On the eight day the king of Mazandaran hears of the invading Persian army and calls for the white demon, the most powerful demon in land for help. The white demon filled with anger summons twelve thousand demons against the Persian army and with all his power casts a spell upon the Persian king and his army. Dark clouds fill the land, and the Persian king and his mighty army loses their sight. The demons prison the Persian king and his army in the mountains to suffer for the rest of their life’s. Zal, too old to take the matter in his own hands, calls for his son Rostam, a mighty hero, to travel through Persia, slaying every demon in his way and rescue the king and Persia.

The book

The story is based on the book 'the epic of kings' by Ferdowsi which tells mythical stories of a Persian empire and mighty heroes. It took Ferdowsi 33 years to complete his work which became one of the greatest masterpieces in Persian literature. The game will follow the story of the mighty hero Rostam and his journey to rescue the king of Persia Kai Kaus from 'divs' in Mazandaran, the land of demons.

‘Divs’ and creatures

The demons in ‘the epic of kings’ are called ‘divs’. Divs are animal looking creatures that play an important role in ‘the epic of kings’ world. Some more powerful divs have magical powers. The most powerful div in Mazandaran is the white div who summons twelve thousand divs against the Persian army. Divs are not the only creatures in the world of ‘the epic of kings’, The player will face many more magical creatures in epic battles like dragons in wastelands, angels, protectors of humans, magical birds and more.

Mechanics and visuals

More than a rich and unique combat system

Gameplay

‘The epic of kings’ is a third person action adventure game that follows a linear storyline set in a diverse and engaging world. The journey of Rostam will take place through jungles, desert, the wastelands of dragons, mountains and more environments that will keep the player engaged. The player will face epic battles and end-bosses against creatures unique to Persian mythology and never seen in games before. Providing a rich combat system through unique combat mechanics and interactions with the environment to defeat the enemy in rage mode*.

Combat system

The combat system is designed to result in epic battles and reaching a climax at the end of each battle. The combat system does not rely on cinematics to achieve this, as it is with a lot of games this days. But rather will rely on player actions. Keeping the player engaged and ensuring a unique gaming experience.

The player will also ride luminous throughout the game.  Luminous is Rostam’s horse. Protected by god as Rostam himself, A mighty beast that fights many battles alongside Rostam throughout the story.

*Rage mode: For example rip off a tree and smash the enemy, break a pillar to collapse the ceiling on the enemy and much more.

Visuals

Not only the story of the game is based on the book of ‘the epic of kings’, the style of the game is also based on its original illustrations. The book was for first illustrated in Persian miniatures. A unique way of illustration that comes closest to those of western illuminated manuscripts. Its beautiful and distinguishing colors and patterns is where the art makes itself stand out from others.

The game takes this style to a modern medium. We use this technique to illustrate the animations for our cut scenes.

3D Graphics

The game world is a unique style of cel-shaded 3D graphics that tends toward games like ‘Borderlands’ and ‘Prince of Persia’ set in a fantasy world which is inspired from drawings and colors from Persian miniatures.

We work exclusively with Persian artists to bring the world of ‘the epic of kings’ to life.

Key features

  • Diverse and engaging environments set in a new fantasy world
  • A unique combat system that delivers a rich variation of epic battles
  • Many unique creatures from Persian mythology
  • Eye catching visuals.

Release

The game is currently under development by Golabi studio and is planned to be released in 2015 for Windows, Linux and Mac systems.