Ashfall takes place in a post-apocalyptic world that has been ravaged by nuclear war, when humanity's greatest creation has turned against them. The war was caused by a vast artificial intelligence that betrayed humanity and tried to destroy all life on the planet except robots. Humanity survived, however, and the last humans created pockets of civilization among the ruins of their former glory. Natural resources are dwindling and the last vestiges of humanity are fighting each other for supplies, but all is not lost as hope lies in the rumors of the “Creation Core” that can heal the shattered land. Players take on the role of Wanderers: soldiers and explorers tasked with leaving the safety of their Vault and scouring dangerous lands in hopes of finding humanity's salvation.
Ashfall is a third-person shooter, focusing on using cover and team tactics to overcome enemies. The objective of the game is to rebuild civilization and reclaim the wasteland, but the task will not be easy. Not only is the land itself dangerous to explore, but there are many enemies that now inhabit the ruins of society, including bands of invaders, killing machines that were designed for war, and packs of mutated animals. Combat is just one part of Ashfall, as there's a massive world waiting to be explored, full of loot for players to find and secrets to discover about the society that once existed. There are many quests for players to take on and colorful NPCs residing in the world of Ashfall that are waiting to be found.
In Ashfall, the player creates their own Wanderer from a bevy of options in character creation mode and equips them with all sorts of futuristic weapons and gear they'll need for trials ahead. There are many potential character builds available that players can adapt to their own playstyle, as well as powerful equipment that can be salvaged in order to give them a competitive edge. Combat involves using cover and the environment to the player's advantage as they fight all kinds of different enemies. The mightiest of them can be faced in thrilling boss battles, ranging from giant beasts to elite solo enemies with abilities to match the player's. Fortunately, players won't have to face these challenges alone, as Ashfall has both single and multiplayer modes, allowing groups of friends to explore the wasteland together and tackle the challenges as a team.
Gameplay:
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Ashfall's creators are big fans of post-apocalyptic games, especially the Fallout series, and were inspired by some of the biggest names in the genre. With Ashfall, the team managed to add an oriental flavor to the game's aesthetic. Often, oriental imagery is linked to the cyberpunk genre and is rarely seen in post-apocalyptic fiction. Ashfall has the unique opportunity to create something truly unique to the post-apocalyptic genre while still maintaining a familiar feel. The developers have also gone to great lengths to build a visually stunning world, featuring realistic weather effects, motion-captured actors for their character animations, realistic glass-breaking effects, and advanced lighting and reflections, to help bring the wasteland to life and its inhabitants.
For Ashfall's wasteland to be truly immersive, the world also needs to sound good. Ashfall's music needs to evoke the loneliness and danger of civilization's end, while stirring up when adventure arises. To this end, Ashfall has a team of world-class musicians who will bring the desert to life, including Oscar winner Hans Zimmer (Dune, Dunkirk, No Time to Die, Gladiator), Inon Zur (Fallout 3, Fallout 4, Fallout: New Vegas, Dragon Age Origins) and Steve Mazzaro (No Time to Die, Army of Thieves, The Amazing Spider-Man 2). This team has an incredible pedigree and there are few lineups more suited to bringing the world of Ashfall to life than these men.
Legendary Star Studios gave the world its first taste of Ashfall at the Tokyo Game Show 2022, but it certainly won't be the last. The team is planning several betas, which will give players a chance to shape the world of Ashfall before launch. Those looking to be among the first to experience Ashfall's mysteries need to wishlist the game on Steam and follow the game's official social media channels in order to stay up to date on Ashfall and be notified when it finally releases.
Want to know more information about the game?
- Wishlist on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2131860/Ashfall/
- Website: https://www.ashfall-game.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Playashfall
- Discord: https://discord.gg/jjQkunqgnP
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlayAshfall
