The Hand of Merlin
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About
The Hand of Merlin is a turn-based rogue-lite RPG in which Arthurian legend clashes with cosmic horror. Recruit a company of up to three mortal heroes and guide them in spirit on a desperate journey from Albion to Jerusalem. Explore a richly-imagined medieval setting on the brink of apocalypse. Trade with merchants, improve your heroes and unearth ancient relics. Search for the lost fragments of your soul, scattered across the multiverse - and save as many worlds as you can.
There are as many worlds as there are stars in the sky. In each stands Camelot; in each there is a Grail. But there is only one Merlin, and his eternal burden is to stand against the horror from beyond. Each world that is saved is saved forever; each world that is lost is lost for good.
Highlights
- Non-Linear Narrative - Enjoy a compelling story inspired by Arthurian legend, the Matter of France, and the history of Al-Andalus - with an unusual twist. Make choices in interactive encounters that change every time you play.
- Tactical Turn Based Combat - Master the tactics of squad-based and turn-based combat to conquer both human and demonic foes. Your enemies will be tough and ruthless; make use of cover, set up ambushes and coordinated attacks, harness synergies between different Hero classes and skills.
- A Roguelike Experience - Plan and prepare. Negotiate, barter, fight. Tackle challenges. Suffer losses. Recruit new Heroes. Earn Gold, Supplies and Renown. Be careful: your choices are permanent, as is death. But don't tarry - evil never rests.
- Dynamic Leveling - Use Renown to level up your Heroes, and choose between a randomized set of new skills or improved attributes. But choose wisely! Select skills with great synergy and balance your party for the road ahead.
- Alternate Dimensions - As you jump from one parallel dimension to the next, history is reshaped. Different kings rule the land, changing the encounters, characters, and events. Each journey will be unique. And should your heroes fall, remember: defeat is not the end, only a new beginning.
- Equipment Upgrades - Seek out towns to improve your arms and armor, or stumble upon hermit artisans in the wild. With every day that passes, the world plunges deeper into darkness, and you will need all the equipment gold can buy.
- Relics and Spells - From a peasant's humble luck charm to the legendary sword wielded by Arthur himself, items imbued with magical power are scattered about the world. Some you will be able to purchase from merchants and collectors, but others will have to be earned through acts of heroism - or displays of wit.
System Requirements
Minimum
- OS: Windows 7 SP1 with Platform Update (64 bit)
- Storage: 5 GB
- Processor: 3.0 GHz Dual Core
- Memory: 4 GB
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GT 1030 2GB / AMD Radeon RX 550 2 GB
- Soundcard: DirectX compatible
- DirectX: 11
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10 Creators Update (64 bit)
- Storage: 5 GB
- Processor: 3.0 GHz Quad Core
- Memory: 8 GB
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 / AMD Radeon RX Vega 64
- Soundcard: DirectX compatible
- DirectX: 12