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Deathbound Coming to PlayStation and Xbox!Apr 25, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsGreetings, Fallen Warriors… Your prayers to the Goddess have been answered. Today we’re thrilled to announce that Deathbound will be launching on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S day-in-date with PC. Wishlist Deathbound on PlayStation Store and Xbox Store. Our game was designed to be an innovation within the soulslikes genre. Thus, we introduced a twist to the classic combat model: a 4-hero party system. With this feature, you can change warriors from your party at any moment – even during combat and dodging. During your crusade through the city of Akratya, you will uncover the story behind seven Fallen Warriors - each an individual playable character with unique combat styles, skills, and motivations. While you can assemble each warrior in your party, it's important to consider their relationships, as they influence gameplay. Strong synergies may provide combat buffs, while conflicts between warriors can lead to debuffs within your party. Morphing, because that is how we named simultaneous change of playable characters within your party is one of the crucial elements in Deathbound. A key mechanic developed around Morphing is executing extremely powerful attacks, which can be unleashed after collecting sufficient energy during combat and executing perfect dodges. These devastating attacks against enemies are called Morphistrikes. This type of attack is something similar to a combo - a combined power of two warriors from your party, you initiate the attack with one of them and finish with another. We devoted extensive effort not only to the combat and party system but also to crafting Deathbound’s story and world. Our goal was to provide a narrative unlike anything seen in the soulslike genre, focusing on themes of death, mortality, and mature reflections. Unlike typical power fantasies, Deathbound is more akin to a 'Greek tragedy,' portraying characters bound to their destinies despite their futile attempts to escape. Stay tuned for more updates and news as we journey toward the release of Deathbound. Join us on our social media channels and the Steam Community Hub to stay connected and engaged with the vibrant Deathbound Community. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37345510/e398e0b6ec3181f4806c9e5bd04dbf157b0389a7.png Follow Deathbound on Facebook, Twitter, TikTok and Instagram Wishlist Deathbound now and dive into a brutal and divided future where Death and Life were never more conflicted... https://store.steampowered.com/app/1277130/Deathbound/ Characters - Dev Journal #2Apr 5, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsGreetings, Fallen Warriors... It's time for the second Dev Journal, a series of brief interviews with the developers behind Deathbound. Today, we delve into the characters you'll control on your journey through the city of Akratya. Joining us for this discussion are Thiago Baptista, Narrative Director, and Renato Baroni, Lead Game Writer. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37345510/86804d1362481ad66e5e9c5f0e7aa443e7ce7c8d.png Before we delve into character specifics, let's provide a brief overview of the narrative philosophy driving Deathbound, along with the guiding principles informing our narrative decisions. THIAGO – Since the beginning, we intended Deathbound to have a story that felt distinct from anything already done in the Soulslike genre. And since the staple of the genre is the fact that you die (a lot!) only to rise again and advance further, it was a natural choice to make the story revolve around death and mortality. But more than that, we wanted the story to be mature and deal with adult themes, such as what it means to know that we have an inescapable end, or how we find the sweet spot between being an individual and belonging to a collective. Unlike most stories in the Soulslike genre – or in any game genre for that matter –, Deathbound is not a power fantasy, but rather a “Greek tragedy”: a tale about characters bound to their destinies and their futile attempts to escape them. To add even more spice to this sauce, we opted for deviating from the traditional Medieval fantasy tropes. The world of Zieminal is a Medieval world risen from the ruins of a technological First Civilization, adding a touch of sci-fi to the mix. The Medieval aspects of the story are based on real-world, historically accurate Medieval societies. For instance, in Medieval times, the feudal mode of production and the role of religion were far more pervasive than in your run-of-the-mill D&D campaign. Each Essence in Deathbound has a unique background and combat style. Can you delve into the design philosophy behind creating such diverse characters? THIAGO – First came the game design and its needs. We originally had planned for 15 playable Essences and 5 distinct “kingdoms”, each with their art style. Also, in the original prototype, there were 5 “classes” of characters, like in more traditional Action RPGs. So, there were 3 characters for each kingdom – each from a different class. As we refined our game design and faced development constraints, though, we settled for 7 distinct characters. With these constraints in hand, we let our artistic veins roam free. We came up with the kingdoms and their lores first, then proceeded to give each character their unique backstories and personalities. Following our general guideline of basing the story on historically accurate Medieval times, we chose to base each kingdom on a real-world culture, such as Western and Eastern Medieval Europe, the West Africa of Mansa Musa, and the Central Asia of Genghis Khan. RENATO – One thing I would ...Morphstrikes ExplainedMar 22, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsGreetings, Fallen Warriors... Today, we would like to tell you more about one of the key mechanics in Deathbound. Morphstrike is a powerful attack created from the combined forces of fallen warriors in your party. The Deathbound demo is now available again, so below, we will explain everything about this devastating attack and one of the most crucial mechanics in the game. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37345510/9622bbf5cb8e935c34fdbf49e0c2167b49bc848f.png Let's start from the beginning. During combat and perfectly timed dodges, you charge the SYNC bar shared among all fallen warriors in your party. The sync level decreases when switching warriors during dodges and attacks, so you must manage the collected SYNC wisely. Collect it by attacking enemies and executing perfect dodges, then use it at the proper moments. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37345510/02c23b97019facb77b07aa9e45c2db87303c3d6d.gif When the sync bar fills up completely, it will ignite the collected essences. This is your sign that you can unleash the devastating attack - it's time for Morphstrike. Each of the seven Fallen Warriors available in the game has its own Morphstrike attack, and you get to choose which character within your party will execute it. All you have to do is switch to another warrior during the attack or select the button responsible for switching to the character with the most stamina. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37345510/646db9253ea88d686fa248e5a4260265c7a4200e.gif We have also prepared a special infographic to take you step-by-step through one of the key mechanics in Deathbound. Remember that you can now play the updated Deathbound demo and try Morphstrikes on your own at Lower Streets of Akratya. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37345510/d655044b33d23fdffd4a4d0a5d3f81dfdb2238a2.png As you await the launch of Deathbound later this year, you can begin crafting an unbreakable synergy now by wishlisting Deathbound on Steam and joining the official Deathbound Discord server. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37345510/e398e0b6ec3181f4806c9e5bd04dbf157b0389a7.png Follow Deathbound on Facebook, Twitter, TikTok and Instagram. Wishlist Deathbound now and dive into a brutal and divided future where Death and Life were never more conflicted... https://store.steampowered.com/app/1277130/Deathbound/ New Demo Available Now!Mar 21, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsGreetings, Fallen Warriors... Refuse death and embrace Zieminal. The brand new demo for Deathbound is now available on Steam. PAX East attendees can stop by Booth #14085 and face the Impending Truth on the show floor throughout the weekend. Deathbound is a party-based soulslike set in a callous world where Faith and Science clash. The brand new demo plunges players onto the Lower Streets of Akratya, a well-worn battleground taken over by the Church of Death and gruesome creatures. Towards the end of the road lies the Impending Truth, a callous boss born from the essencemancers’ experiments. The road ahead cannot be forged alone. You must call upon the fallen warriors of Zieminal for their ruthless crusade. Since Steam Next Fest, we implemented crucial feedback from players, such as improved level navigation, enhanced hit collisions and combat balancing, and tutorial adjustments. Additionally, you will finally be able to go hands-on with Mamdile Ogate. Mamdile is a unique fan-favorite character who specializes in the Afro-Brazilian martial art of Capoeira. A list of all the changes can be found below: New character added - Mamdile Ogate - Capoeira Monk Performance Optimization Improved combat balancing Improved level navigation Improved enemy placement Bugfix of the Enemy behaviour Adjusted tutorials New Phylactery interaction and design Hit collisions improvements UI optimization and improvements Vertical Sync and Motion Blur options added Faster ladder interactions Skill tree improvements General bugfixes Keyboard Mapping Added As you await the launch of Deathbound later this year, you can begin crafting an unbreakable synergy now by wishlisting Deathbound on Steam and joining the official Deathbound Discord server. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37345510/e398e0b6ec3181f4806c9e5bd04dbf157b0389a7.png Before you venture through the gates of Akratya, we encourage you to explore previous Community Hub's news, updates and Dev Journals. More of this will be shared soon, providing insights into the developers' work and inspiration behind the creation of Deathbound. Follow Deathbound on Facebook, Twitter, TikTok and Instagram. Wishlist Deathbound now and dive into a brutal and divided future where Death and Life were never more conflicted... https://store.steampowered.com/app/1277130/Deathbound/ Updated Demo Available Soon!Mar 14, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsGreetings, Fallen Warriors… Refuse death and embrace the land of Zieminal – the gates to the forgotten city will be open again. The updated demo will be available on Steam and at our PAX East booth in Boston starting March 21st. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37345510/872fc4fba9dd58ab3c7e5e5d181c24db3f1ae9d8.png You can expect several new features in the updated demo, and by far the biggest will be access to the new Fallen Warrior, beloved by our community - Mamdile Ogate. Starting March 21st, you will be able to take on play as a Capoeira Master and destroy enemies on Lower Streets using one of the most exotic martial arts. Furthermore, in the new demo version of Deathbound, we have addressed numerous bugs identified by the community and implemented several improvements based on the feedback we've received from you on the Steam Community Hub and our Discord server. You'll receive the full list of changes next week, as we're still striving to incorporate as many of them as possible into the updated demo version of the game. Deathbound awaits you starting March 21st. Solidify your synergy by wishlisting Deathbound on Steam. Develop strategies against the Impending Truth alongside other players by joining the official Deathbound Discord server. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37345510/e398e0b6ec3181f4806c9e5bd04dbf157b0389a7.png Follow Deathbound on Facebook, Twitter, TikTok and Instagram. Wishlist Deathbound now and dive into a brutal and divided future where Death and Life were never more conflicted... https://store.steampowered.com/app/1277130/Deathbound/ Thank you for playing Deathbound demo!Feb 20, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsGreetings, Fallen Warriors… Today, we extend our gratitude to you for visiting Akratya. We invite you to catch a glimpse of what awaits you in the full version of Deathbound. Watch our Demo Accolades Trailer to preview the journey that lies ahead. Both the media and thousands of players have immersed themselves in the city of Akratya, expressing excitement about the meticulously crafted world we've created. We also want to express our thanks for every minute you've dedicated to providing feedback, opinions, and suggestions about Deathbound — your input is invaluable at this stage of the game's development. Rest assured, we are committed to carefully considering every opinion sent our way. Stay tuned for further updates and news as we progress towards the release of Deathbound. Join us on our social media channels and the Steam Community Hub to stay connected and engaged with the vibrant Deathbound Community. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37345510/e398e0b6ec3181f4806c9e5bd04dbf157b0389a7.png Follow Deathbound on Facebook, Twitter, TikTok and Instagram. Wishlist Deathbound now and dive into a brutal and divided future where Death and Life were never more conflicted... https://store.steampowered.com/app/1277130/Deathbound/ Deathbound Demo Extended!Feb 13, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsGreetings, Fallen Warriors... We decided that the gates to the city of Akratya will remain open! That means you can still try Deathbound demo version and explore the Lower Streets 🔥 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37345510/288c4cc674a89f41c6b3220deaa35f05a58e1c07.png Stay tuned for more updates and news as we journey toward the release of Deathbound. Join us on our social media channels and the Steam Community Hub to stay connected and engaged with the vibrant Deathbound Community. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37345510/e398e0b6ec3181f4806c9e5bd04dbf157b0389a7.png Follow Deathbound on Facebook, Twitter, TikTok and Instagram. Wishlist Deathbound now and dive into a brutal and divided future where Death and Life were never more conflicted... https://store.steampowered.com/app/1277130/Deathbound/Steam Next Fest Official Broadcast!Feb 9, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsGreetings, Fallen Warriors... Join us for our second official broadcast as we celebrate Steam Next Fest! Witness the fearless LorTheDestroyer navigating Lower Streets in the city of Akratya, streaming live at 11PM CET / 2PM PST / 5PM EST. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37345510/df7c32239bcfaf222f59d8ac4f294f436676b0c7.png Don't forget that the demo version of Deathbound is now available on Steam, offering you a taste of our unique soulslike experience. Your feedback, opinions, and suggestions are invaluable to us, and we warmly welcome you to share them on our Discord server. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37345510/e398e0b6ec3181f4806c9e5bd04dbf157b0389a7.png Stay connected with Deathbound on Facebook, Twitter, TikTok and Instagram for the latest updates. Embark on the Deathbound Demo now and immerse yourself in a future torn between the conflicts of Death and Life. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1277130/Deathbound/Steam Next Fest Celebration Giveaway!Feb 6, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsGreetings, Fallen Warriors... Tate Multimedia and Steelseries are thrilled to announce the Steam Next Fest Giveaway! To celebrate this awesome event and Deathbound demo release we're giving away three pairs of Steelseries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless headsets! JOIN OUR GIVEAWAY! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37345510/460188f3e75b361453561e031cf0669fa7603a19.png Refuse death and embrace the great city of Akratya 💀 Dive into the bold new souls-like experience with Deathbound! Absorb fallen warriors' essences, craft unique playstyles, and confront the horrors of Zieminal. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37345510/e398e0b6ec3181f4806c9e5bd04dbf157b0389a7.png Before you venture through the gates of Akratya, we encourage you to explore previous Community Hub's news, updates and Dev Journals. More of this will be shared soon, providing insights into the developers' work and inspiration behind the creation of Deathbound. Follow Deathbound on Facebook, Twitter, TikTok and Instagram. Wishlist Deathbound now and dive into a brutal and divided future where Death and Life were never more conflicted... https://store.steampowered.com/app/1277130/Deathbound/ Steam Next Fest - Try Deathbound DemoFeb 5, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsGreetings, Fallen Warriors... Experience a new direction for the souls-like genre during Steam Next Fest! Delve into a bold new take on the souls-like genre with the exclusive Steam Next Fest demo for Deathbound. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37345510/8e3bf9b86ef8da80d34e0d7ce239f2022c6c77e6.png Deathbound is an action RPG souls-like set within a fearsome reality where Faith and Science clash. The Steam Next Fest demo plunges players onto the lower streets of Akratya, a well-worn battleground taken by the Church of Death and gruesome creatures. Towards the end of the road lies the Impending Truth, a callous boss born from the essencemancers’ experiments. The road ahead cannot be forged alone. Players must call upon the fallen warriors of Ziêminal for their impending crusade. In a twist not found elsewhere in the genre, players will absorb the essences of fallen warriors found throughout their journey in order to harness unique powers and abilities. Deathbound offers the ability to craft catered playstyles through its 4-hero party system, where players can dynamically transform, swapping between characters seamlessly. The conflicts and synergies between the fallen warriors greatly impacts gameplay, so relationships must be balanced in order to survive. We welcome your feedback, opinions, and suggestions. If you stumble upon any bugs in this pre-alpha demo, please report them using the provided FORM or on our Discord server. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37345510/e398e0b6ec3181f4806c9e5bd04dbf157b0389a7.png Before you venture through the gates of Akratya, we encourage you to explore previous Community Hub's news, updates and Dev Journals. More of this will be shared soon, providing insights into the developers' work and inspiration behind the creation of Deathbound. Follow Deathbound on Facebook, Twitter, TikTok and Instagram. Wishlist Deathbound now and dive into a brutal and divided future where Death and Life were never more conflicted... https://store.steampowered.com/app/1277130/Deathbound/Steam Next Fest Live Broadcast!Feb 5, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsGreetings, Fallen Warriors... {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37345510/d367ff7b931a652e4b9be1e80633d7861097a303.png Today, we'd like to introduce our official broadcast in celebration of the Steam Next Fest kicking off! Watch how our buddy Jared navigates the blood-soaked Lower Streets in the city of Akratya at 11PM CET / 2PM PST / 5PM EST. We want to remind you that the demo version of Deathbound is now available on Steam, allowing you to experience our unique soulslike game. We would also be forever grateful for your feedback, opinions, and suggestions. To share them with us, we invite you to join our Discord server. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37345510/e398e0b6ec3181f4806c9e5bd04dbf157b0389a7.png Follow Deathbound on Facebook, Twitter, TikTok and Instagram. Try Deathbound Demo now and dive into a brutal and divided future where Death and Life were never more conflicted... https://store.steampowered.com/app/1277130/Deathbound/Deathbound Demo Available Now!Feb 1, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsGreetings, Fallen Warriors... The Goddesses have heard your prayers. The gates of Akratya have swung open. Deathbound awaits all of you. The Deathbound demo is now available on Steam. Embark on a bloody journey through the Lower Streets of Akratya today. Deathbound awaits your courageous spirit starting today! We invite you to plunge into the gritty lower streets, a battlefield worn by the Church of Death and nightmarish creatures. Confront the ruthless Impending Truth, a malevolent boss born from the experiments of the essencemancers. Forge alliances with fallen warriors of Zieminal to navigate this perilous crusade together. Deathbound demo introduces five playable characters, each with their own distinctive abilities: Unleash steel prowess as Therone Guillaumen, the right hand of Goddess Death. Spearhead the fight against Death Soldiers as Iulia Tchevlaskia, a Cult of Life Freedom Fighter. Display brute force with Agharos of Meriva, the closed fist of the Archduke. Wield relentless magic as Olivia Heinz, chancellor to the King of Krulezgon. Strike from the shadows as Anna Lepus, the disenchanted assassin. We welcome your feedback, opinions, and suggestions. If you stumble upon any bugs in this pre-alpha demo, please report them using the provided FORM or on our Discord server. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37345510/e398e0b6ec3181f4806c9e5bd04dbf157b0389a7.png Before you venture through the gates of Akratya, we encourage you to explore previous Community Hub's news, updates and Dev Journals. More of this will be shared soon, providing insights into the developers' work and inspiration behind the creation of Deathbound. Follow Deathbound on Facebook, Twitter, TikTok and Instagram. Wishlist Deathbound now and dive into a brutal and divided future where Death and Life were never more conflicted... https://store.steampowered.com/app/1277130/Deathbound/Deathbound Awaits You!Jan 24, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsGreetings, Fallen Warriors… Refuse death and embrace the great city of Akratya. Ahead of the 2024 launch, you will be able to experience a glimpse of Deathbound with the exclusive Steam Next Fest demo starting February 5th. Only the bravest of heroes will overcome this brutal world where Life and Death were never more conflicted. The Steam Next Fest demo plunges you onto the lower streets of Akratya, a well-worn battleground taken by the Church of Death and gruesome creatures. Towards the end of the road lies the Impending Truth, a callous boss born from the essencemancers’ experiments. The road ahead cannot be forged alone. Players must call upon the fallen warriors of Zieminal for their impending crusade. In a twist not found elsewhere in the genre, you will absorb the essences of fallen warriors found throughout your journey to harness unique powers and abilities. Deathbound offers the ability to craft catered playstyles through its 4-hero party system, where players can dynamically transform, swapping between characters seamlessly. The conflicts and synergies between the fallen warriors greatly impacts gameplay, so relationships must be balanced in order to survive. The Steam Next Fest demo features five playable characters, all with their own unique abilities and skill sets. Raise steel as noble Therone Guillaumen, the right hand of Goddess Death. Spear the hearts of the Death Soldiers as Iulia Tchevlaskia, a Cult of Life Freedom Fighter. Put brute force on display as Agharos of Meriva, the closed fist of the Archduke. Wield unrelenting magic as Olivia Heinz, chancellor to the King of Krulezgon. Strike from the shadows as Anna Lepus, the disenchanted assassin. Deathbound awaits you starting February 5th. Solidify your synergy by wishlisting Deathbound on Steam. Develop strategies against the Impending Truth alongside other players by joining the official Deathbound Discord server. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37345510/e398e0b6ec3181f4806c9e5bd04dbf157b0389a7.png Follow Deathbound on Facebook, Twitter, TikTok and Instagram. Wishlist Deathbound now and dive into a brutal and divided future where Death and Life were never more conflicted... https://store.steampowered.com/app/1277130/Deathbound/ Combat - Dev Journal #1Jan 12, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsWelcome, Fallen Warriors... Today, we have summoned you to kick off a new series of short interviews with Deathbound game developers from Trialforge Studio. The inaugural Dev Journal will feature a conversation about the Combat System in our new soulslike game. We'll be discussing it with Ítalo Nievinski, Game Director and one of the developers behind Deathbound's combat system. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37345510/8c68460aff96c3ab48483baf032ea633d66cf3d6.png Can you walk us through the core inspiration behind the combat mechanics in Deathbound? How did you blend souls-like and Action RPG elements to create a unique experience? Since the beginning, the first inspiration comes from the first Dark Souls title. But we’ve been playing and analyzing many other action RPGs to bring inspiration for Deathbound. Our special blend to the genre is Morphing, which is the ability to quickly transform from one character to another. Morphing is a core mechanic of combat; you can do it during attacks to deliver Morphstrikes or you can Morph-Dodge into another character in a defensive situation. The soulslike players must think with morphs to get through the experience. I believe that the change of perspective of how you approach combat with morph and multiple characters with give the players something very unique and worthwhile. Tell us more about the party system and skill trees. How does it allow players to shape their playstyle, and what kind of versatility can they achieve by seamlessly switching between fallen warriors? Throughout the game, you will find the Essence of fallen warriors and absorb them to be able to transform into them. Each Essence has its playstyle, with different moves or spells. You can bind up to four of them forming your party, and Morph into them during combat. In Deathbound you level up using a Skill Tree that affects all the Essences, so you won’t need to individually level up each character. Also, each character you absorb will extend the Skill Tree, unlocking the full potential of the Prisoner of a Thousand Faces. With a diverse party and the player's wits, any situation can be efficiently handled, but it is not a simple problem-solving game, the player's skills will be required, and mastering Morphing will be invaluable. How does the life background of a fallen warrior affect their abilities and interactions within the party? The minds and memories of the characters will be inhabiting the same being, and as they have different ideals, beliefs, and morals, some conflicts or synergies will emerge between the characters. Those conflicts and synergies will translate to the game affecting their performance, with some bonuses and penalties. So, when binding the available Essences to create your party, you must consider the relation between those characters and arrange them in a way to get a specific advantage or avoid a specific penalty. Morphstrikes can be devastating. Can you elaborate on how players can strategically unleash the combined powe...Join our Ambassador ProgramDec 19, 2023 - Community AnnouncementsWe're summoning all content creators here in Zieminal. Join our Ambassador Program on LURKIT and get Early Access to the Demo of Deathbound! CLICK HERE TO JOIN The Deathbound Ambassador Program is the direct link between content creators and the world of Deathbound. We welcome creators of all sizes and styles to join us on a conquest through a brand new soulslike experience. Join an exclusive circle of content creators and gain access to a variety of perks and opportunities for both growing and established creators! Stay tuned for more updates and news as we journey toward the release of Deathbound. Join us on our social media channels and the Steam Community Hub to stay connected and engaged with the vibrant Deathbound Community. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37345510/e398e0b6ec3181f4806c9e5bd04dbf157b0389a7.png Follow Deathbound on Facebook, Twitter, TikTok and Instagram. Wishlist Deathbound now and dive into a brutal and divided future where Death and Life were never more conflicted... https://store.steampowered.com/app/1277130/Deathbound/ Meet Trialforge StudioNov 24, 2023 - Community AnnouncementsTrialforge Studio is a Brazilian (Rio de Janeiro) based game development studio guided by challenge and quality, focused on delivering a unique and memorable game experience that moves players, inspiring growth and transformation. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37345510/47b8b2243db3b52e1b52d16f36505bdf2a0d891a.png Why did they choose to make a soulslike game? We initially conceived a game with multiple characters and later decided to make it soulslike. Our fondness for challenging game experiences led us to explore this genre during a brainstorming session in 2017. As we discussed and played games like Dark Souls, we felt a strong desire to challenge ourselves to create a similar experience. Transitioning from players to game developers, we began prototyping ideas and delving into the fascinating design aspects of soulslike games. Brazil's marks in the game Trialforge has integrated numerous references to their home country into the game. One of the most noteworthy nods is the inclusion of a playable character named Mamdile Ogaté. He is a fighter who leverages his Capoeira skills, a captivating martial discipline rooted in the vibrant and rhythmic essence of Brazil. The developers have also incorporated vegetation and urbanistic features, along with diverse characters, reflecting Brazil's rich cultural mix and its welcoming embrace of various cultures. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37345510/b4e13c3f89d8e8b1d24c536d37ec3e43f6305804.png Brazilian game dev industry and its difficulties The Brazilian video game industry is gaining momentum, particularly in the thriving indie game scene. Developers in Brazil grapple with financial challenges, including accessing funding, navigating complex export regulations, and the absence of specific industry regulations. Global competition and the imperative for effective promotion and marketing further complicate success in the industry. São Paulo stands out as the focal point for game development in Brazil, boasting major companies and significant investments from both private and public sectors. While Brasilia experienced an indie boom a few years ago, Rio de Janeiro is now expanding and reaching a commendable level of maturity. Stay tuned for more updates and news as we journey toward the release of Deathbound. Join us on our social media channels and the Steam Community Hub to stay connected and engaged with the vibrant Deathbound Community. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37345510/e398e0b6ec3181f4806c9e5bd04dbf157b0389a7.png Follow Deathbound on Facebook, Twitter, TikTok and Instagram. Wishlist Deathbound now and dive into a brutal and divided future where Death and Life were never more conflicted... https://store.steampowered.com/app/1277130/Deathbound/Characters Intro - Cult of LifeOct 30, 2023 - Community AnnouncementsGreetings Wanderers, As promised, today we are revealing more information about the warriors bound to the opposing faction to Church of Death - Cult of Life, an uneasy alliance of many organisations which tries to resist the oppression of the Death followers. It consists of Essencemancers - worshippers of the Goddess Life - in their quest to bring immortality back to humankind at all costs. You've encountered fallen warriors from both factions in the ongoing conflict within Zieminal. Whose side will you choose, and which warrior's combat style appeals to you the most? We eagerly await your comments and opinions. Stay tuned for more updates and news as we journey toward the release of Deathbound. Join us on our social media channels and the Steam Community Hub to stay connected and engaged with the vibrant Deathbound Community. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37345510/e398e0b6ec3181f4806c9e5bd04dbf157b0389a7.png Follow Deathbound on Facebook, Twitter, TikTok and Instagram. Wishlist Deathbound now and dive into a brutal and divided future where Death and Life were never more conflicted... https://store.steampowered.com/app/1277130/Deathbound/Characters Intro - Church of DeathOct 26, 2023 - Community AnnouncementsGreetings Wanderers, Today we would like to unveil before you a video about one of the factions that you'll cross paths in Deathbound. Discover the fallen warriors behind Church of Death - the dominant faith in Zieminal, made of fanatics who persecute anyone who does not follow their creed. Now you've gathered knowledge about characters from one of the factions - their personalities and motivations. Is there already a personal favorite of yours whose combat style appeals to you the most? On Monday, we will bring you another video, this time telling you about the warriors from a rival faction - Cult of Life. Stay tuned for more updates and news as we journey toward the release of Deathbound. Join us on our social media channels and the Steam Community Hub to stay connected and engaged with the vibrant Deathbound Community. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37345510/e398e0b6ec3181f4806c9e5bd04dbf157b0389a7.png Follow Deathbound on Facebook, Twitter, TikTok and Instagram. Wishlist Deathbound now and dive into a brutal and divided future where Death and Life were never more conflicted... https://store.steampowered.com/app/1277130/Deathbound/Combat TeaserSep 30, 2023 - Community AnnouncementsGreetings Wanderers, No matter the belief, creed, or position, we all answer to the power of Steel and Magic. Today, during Realms Deep 2023, we’ve shared a brief combat teaser for Deathbound. Wield the strength uncovered from the heart of the fallen warriors, and overcome the horrors found across the world of Ziêminal. Ziêminal and the great city of Akratya is crawling with callous fiends and cutthroat bosses who will push you to the limits. Binding with the fallen warriors discovered throughout the crusade will be crucial if you have any hope of survival within the vile and dangerous city of Akratya. Craft catered playstyles by dynamically transforming between the characters discovered across Ziêminal. The fallen warriors provide the opportunity for players to adapt to the many perilous situations they will find themselves in. The teaser provides a sneak peek of the dynamic combat gameplay. Bare arms as Therone, the zealous crusader of Goddess Death. Become a force of nature as Agharos while swinging his earth-shattering hammer. When traditional sword-and-shield isn’t enough, call upon Olivia and rain lightning down onto your foes. A keen eye may catch a brief glimpse at the devastating Morphstrikes during the teaser as well. Morphstrikes are executed by combining the absorbed essences of fallen warriors. On the brink of death, a precise Morphstrike can spell victory against an unyielding enemy. Stay tuned for more updates and news as we journey toward the release of Deathbound. Join us on our social media channels and the Steam Community Hub to stay connected and engaged with the vibrant Deathbound Community. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37345510/e398e0b6ec3181f4806c9e5bd04dbf157b0389a7.png Follow Deathbound on Facebook, Twitter, TikTok and Instagram. Wishlist Deathbound now and dive into brutal and divided future where Death and Life were never more conflicted... https://store.steampowered.com/app/1277130/Deathbound/ Zieminal Scrolls #1Sep 22, 2023 - Community AnnouncementsGreetings Wanderers, Today, we come to you with the first scroll unveiling the lore of the dark world we've meticulously crafted for you. Gather the initial fragments of knowledge about the world's history. The world of Zieminal was once home to an advanced technological civilization of immortal human beings. They built vast cities and unlocked wonders of science. Immortality allowed a rapid advance of knowledge, but there was also a rapid increase in population. Everything suddenly changed, when mortality became the new human condition. Humankind was not prepared. Then, many years passed, and the survivors, thrown again into the Dark Ages, erected a new, medieval civilization, based on primitive technology, feudalism, and religious piety. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37345510/15803e47a0b12712ecce5600554c11592b480026.png The main opposing forces in Deathbound are guided by faith in two Goddesses: Life and Death. Their worshipers led by their strong beliefs created two conflicting factions named the Church of Death and Cult of Life, and each of them carried the symbol of their powerful faith. Church of Death The dominant faith in Zieminal is made of fanatics who persecute anyone who does not follow their creed. Catena is the main symbol of the Church. It leads the way through the bloody streets of Akratya and proudly marks the attires of those devoted to Death. The chain symbolizes the indisputable binding to Her of every soul. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37345510/6c66b24612cf804a5c2db9ca69694a179ac6acf5.png Cult of Life An uneasy alliance of many organizations. Cult tries to resist the oppression of the Church of Death. Kolpila is the symbol of the Goddess Life. An allusion to cis women's vulva, which is considered the origin of the world. It is widely donned by Essencemancers - worshippers of the Goddess of Life - in their quest to bring immortality back to humankind at all costs. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37345510/337344b170e77d3173561aa3364730540e49d50f.png Stay tuned for more updates as we journey toward the release of Deathbound. Join us on our social media channels and the Steam Community Hub to stay connected and engaged with the vibrant Deathbound Community. Follow Deathbound on Facebook, Twitter, TikTok and Instagram. 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