EON ALTAR PC
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Whereas Divinity gives the player access to oil, fire, and the ability to try and set fire to the first town they come across, Eon Altar’s game making tools are simpler, more subtle, and capture the social element of pen-and-paper roleplaying games in a way that Divinity or Wasteland 2 couldn’t hope to achieve.Īnd I know, after reading what I’ve written here so far, all I’ve done so far is describe a “Divinity-lite” sword-and-sorcery RPG. It’s so easy for people to feel comfortable with the “controller” in their hand (since it’s their own smartphone.) There are downsides to the ease of access, sure, like a shallow loot system, but I don’t mind and you shouldn’t either - here’s why: Everything in this game serves to facilitate the adventure.Ĭharacter sheets and battle planning take place on the phone app, allowing anyone to view their character sheet at any time. It’s impossible to “screw up your character” or “mess up a save:” This is a game that’s meant to be played, not theorycrafted about.īecause of the ease of setup and polish on the mobile companion app, I’ve seen this game played and enjoyed by folks decidedly outside the target demographic for dungeons and dragons style video games. This little critter got millions of Americans into Primates, just like Eon Altar will get millions (?) into CRPGSĮon Altar isn’t about throwing a thousand overt systems at a player: It’s about creating an environment where experienced gamers and beginners can work together to create a meaningful experience. If Divinity: Original Sin is the 600-hundred-pound gorilla of the Classic Roleplaying Game revival, then EON ALTAR is a Zoboomafoo - the playful Lemur with the power to introduce the wonderful adventure genre to all kinds of new players.

The classic roleplaying game genre often features an isometric (third-person) camera, a party of heroes, and a grand quest which plays out according to the actions and skills of your characters. I’m using it here as a shining example of a well-made title from the genre of the so-called “classic role-playing game.” Coincidentally, Divinity 2 hit early access yesterday. I’ll be mentioning a game called Divinity: Original Sin ( Metacritic ) a lot in this article.

EON ALTAR TV

Personally, I recommend viewing this game on a TV from the couch.

EON ALTAR FREE

This game will run on most PCs or laptops, but it does require (up to four) players to connect to the game via WiFi through a free smartphone controller app (more on that later).

EON ALTAR PC

The first game I’ll be discussing is Eon Altar, ( Steam ) a mobile-enhanced local co-op role-playing game available on PC via Steam. My goal is not to prattle on about the significance of GoldenEye or Super Smash Brothers, but rather to arm you, the gamer, with a suite of hip, local multiplayer titles which you can use to share our love of gaming with your friends - whether they be pro-gamers or hapless pizza party attendees.

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I want this series to be a close look at games with a penchant for bringing players together as human beings - a kind of anthropological journey to the heart of the so-called “local multiplayer renaissance.” Eon Altar is a game-night RPG and a blast to play! WELCOME TO GAMING TOGETHER: EON ALTAR!Īuthor’s Note: Hello and welcome to Gaming Together! I’m your host CradledCat, and I’m truly excited for this opportunity to share my passion for multiplayer gaming.