Video game previews may seem like a thing of the past, but they are not obsolete. In fact, they can bring fresh and exciting elements to the gaming industry, just like the recent PS Store demo for an upcoming RPG.
Exploring the New PS Store Demo
Recently released by Fool’s Theory and published by 11 Bit Studios, The Thaumaturge has just unveiled its demo. This isometric story-driven RPG offers turn-based combat, morally ambiguous dialogue options, and investigation mechanics all taking place in 1905 Warsaw. Players will take on the role of Wiktor Szulski, aiming to control the ethereal entities called salutors.
Take a look at The Thaumaturge trailer below:
Described as “The year is 1905. Warsaw lives under the yoke of imperial Russian tsardom. Its inhabitants constitute a diverse group of different ancestries, views, and beliefs with often conflicting interests: Russian soldiers, Jewish merchants, Polish townspeople, and more,” the game sets an intriguing backdrop. The city is portrayed as a vibrant metropolis with contrasting elements of hope and darkness.
“A thaumaturge bears both a gift and a burden at the same time. This parallel holds true for Wiktor Szulski, the game’s titular protagonist, who is drawn back to the tumultuous streets of 20th-century Warsaw by family matters,” the description continues. “The gift of thaumaturgy is intertwined with family legacy, passed down through one’s ancestors. This mystical inheritance significantly shapes Wiktor’s life journey tied around a pursuit of unearthly entities and their hosts. As only a thaumaturge can tame these ethereal entities — known to a select few as salutors — utilizing their mystical abilities to discover secrets hidden within the human soul and speak to the Darkness, no one understands quite like Wiktor how everyone suffers their own demons.”
Fool’s Theory is a well-known studio, with current projects including The Witcher 1 remake. Additionally, they have provided support for games like Baldur’s Gate and Divinity Original Sin 2.
The Thaumaturge is set to launch for PS5 on December 4, 2024.