We spoke with developer The Bearded Ladies to learn more about their upcoming action-adventure game, Miasma Chronicles. It takes us to the distant future after an event known as the Collapse has thrown the world into chaos.
Miasma Chronicles is set to launch for Xbox Series X|S in 2023. The developer reached out to The Bearded Ladies to find out more about this intriguing game. His lead at the studio, Mark Parker, was kind enough to answer my questions.
What is Miasma Chronicles?
Miasma Chronicles is a post-apocalyptic action-adventure game about two brothers and a strange force called Miasma. Developed by The Bearded Ladies and published by 505 Games.
When will Miasma Chronicles be released?
We don’t have a specific release date for Miasma Chronicles yet, but we do know it’s set to release in 2023 on Xbox Series X|S.
what is it about?
Miasma Chronicles is the story of two brothers, Elvis and Diggs, set in a post-apocalyptic future. Miasma Chronicles asked Parker for details on the details of its story and world, as he has played cards close to his chest so far. It’s set in the far future after a period of ,” Parker says. “At some point everything goes wrong. An event called ‘collapse’ occurs and the world is thrown into chaos. The trigger for the collapse was a mysterious power called “miasma” that has the power to transform things. This is where our story takes place, the story of her two brothers searching for their missing mother. ”Elvis got a strange glove that helps him control the miasma. He was given it by his mother. I was instructed to meet again if I could master the glove and break through the barrier called the “Wall of Miasma”.”
How does Miasma Chronicles play?
Miasma Chronicles combines exploration and tactics with turn-based combat and RPG aspects. “We’ve always liked turn-based combat, and it feels like a perfect fit for an RPG setting. Tactical Encounters is very ‘puzzle-like’ in its structure, and it all fits together nicely.” says Parker. “We’ve taken what we (and our players) enjoyed most from previous games and expanded them considerably. For example, you can talk to many of the characters you’ve met. Optional side quests and some puzzles. We’ve also added many new combat options with customizable Miasma skills that play a central role in tactical gameplay.” Parker notes that many of the characters we encounter are , advice, items, tidbits of backstory, or side quests. We wanted this game to be full of interesting people, machines and creatures.”
what does the world look like?
It’s an interesting decision to set a fantasy story in a post-apocalyptic environment. “Miasma Chronicles’ post-apocalyptic setting gives you the freedom to create interesting, almost otherworldly environments and characters, but still feels familiar enough for players to understand things,” he says Parker. . “The combination of fantasy and futuristic technology works well in this strange place.”
according to Miasma Chronicles Steam Pageexploring “rich, beautiful environments where you’ll meet quirky characters,” Parker elaborates on this. As you progress, you’ll learn more about the new America and its history, find cool items, meet interesting characters, and maybe even have a quest or two.As you delve deeper into the story, the environment changes. Some places are vibrant and still hopeful, and some are very spooky.”
Any news about the achievements of Miasma Chronicles?
We don’t have any Miasma Chronicles achievements yet, but Parker gave us an idea of the team’s process when designing them. It’s not a mindless effort for,” says Parker. “Achievements should help players learn more about the game. They should also feel natural to unlock, but we want people to try different ways to play. We also plan to add some “Easter Egg” achievements as we look forward to the community working together to find them. As for what the ideal achievement list would be, he said, “This is a tough one, but the ideal list is for standard progression-related unlocks and those who want to explore every nook and cranny of the game world. Finally, some of them should have a little bit of intrigue and mystery to make players and the community think a little.”
Out of all of this, what is Parker most excited about players experiencing when Miasma Chronicles launches? We have a pretty hefty game with a lot to see and do! We’re really excited to see people playing the game in the wild.”
So what do you think? Are you planning to check out Miasma Chronicles on Xbox Series X|S sometime next year? Let us know in the comments. And don’t forget to post your thoughts on Tom’s Miasma Chronicles!
