Dutch studio behind Reus and Renowned Explorers present new teaser of their deep, upcoming strategy and management title
July 31, 2018 – Dutch independent studio Abbey Games has revealed today the first details of their new title, strategy god game, Godhood. Set to be released on PC in 2019, Godhoodtakes place in a vibrant, primal world where players take on the role of a newborn deity, developing their own religion from scratch, all while managing their followers and challenging any other gods that stand in their way.
In Godhood, players create their own religion by tending to their flock of disciples as a young god. Set in ancient lands and viewed from an isometric perspective, the player’s followers cannot be directly controlled but are influenced by the choices and direction of their god. From selecting different virtues and vices, to building monuments and nurturing powerful prophets, the options available to newborn gods, to shape and lead, are plentiful. Conflict is inevitable, and through ritual combat, players will be able to challenge rival deities and their followers who dare to contest their claim to power and glory.
Some of the features that make Godhood:
● Create your religion: Godhood lets players create the religion they wish topropagate. Will the players priests keep peace by giving human sacrifice to the sun or run around as lustful vegetarian barbarians? Creation is up to the player, and using these + many other options will set the course for what type of deity they want to be.
● Guide your disciples: Players define what is important for their followers, selecting virtues and vices, which guide them in how they live and what rituals they undertake. Through guidance, help disciples rise to become powerful prophets who train future generations, and carry the religion forward throughout the ages.
● Literally play god: As a god, influence is imparted through the use of a wide range of abilities and powers. Rather than having direct control over them, disciples react to the actions of their god and act of their own accord. Deciding what rituals to enact or which monument to build is key to a prosperous society and devoted following.
● Ritual combat: Other deities and religions battle for power and influence, leading to ritual combat with opposing gods. Known as ‘Sacraments’, players’ followers will need to prove their worth through the use of awe, persuasion, and brute force.
● Colourful art style: Charming visuals with bright, hand-drawn qualities depict the new and unknown world of Godhood with a lush, isometric perspective.
● Replayability: Powered by a deep simulation system, Godhood allows players to experiment with dozens of different religious combinations unlocking new secrets as they progress along a main storyline filled with battles, rituals, and challenging side quests.
More details about Godhood can be found on the official website or by checking out their Discord or Twitter.
About Abbey Games
Abbey Games is an independent games studio founded in 2012 and situated in Utrecht, Netherlands. They devote themselves to creating games full of original and meaningful gameplay, drawing inspiration from classics of the strategy and management genre. Their first title, god game Reus, was released in May 2013 and quickly became a success, having sold over 1,000,000 copies. The next game was the turn-based strategy adventure Renowned Explorers which was released 2015, followed by frequent expansion packs for this popular title. Abbey Games’ latest project is Godhood, a vibrant god game tasking players to create and grow their own religion, which is set to release in 2019.
