Overview
E.X.P.L.O.R.™: A New World, developed and published by Beem Media, is an indie RPG that harkens back to the beloved dungeon crawlers of the 80s and 90s. It blends classic RPG elements with a unique sci-fi premise: a starship crew crash-lands on a medieval planet. Players must guide the crew to uncover the world's secrets, repair their vessel, interact with local nobility, and, of course, engage in combat. While inspired by retro titles, the game aims to streamline the experience, removing much of the tedium found in older games to focus on the core enjoyable aspects of exploration, turn-based combat, quests, and narrative.
Highlights
- Retro-Inspired Dungeon Crawler: E.X.P.L.O.R.™: A New World is a love letter to classic dungeon crawler RPGs, featuring exploration, turn-based combat, and quests.
- Unique Sci-Fi/Medieval Blend: The game's narrative begins with an E.X.P.L.O.R. starship crew crash-landing on a medieval world, creating a distinct setting for adventure.
- Modernized Classic Gameplay: Developed with a modern feel, the game streamlines tedious elements of older RPGs while retaining beloved mechanics like party-based combat and narrative progression.
Who It's For
This game is perfect for players who fondly remember the golden age of dungeon crawlers and CRPGs from the 80s and 90s. If you enjoy turn-based combat, deep exploration, questing, and a story that mixes science fiction with a medieval fantasy setting, E.X.P.L.O.R.™: A New World should be on your radar. It's also a great choice for those looking for a single-player RPG experience with full controller support and Steam achievements.
Game Info
Developed and published by Beem Media, E.X.P.L.O.R.™: A New World was released on June 10, 2021. It is a single-player RPG that supports Steam Achievements and Full controller support, with Steam Cloud functionality available. The game is available in English.
