Heathen
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'If you're skilful enough, you can chop the head off a monster, kick it midair, and then kill another monster with it': Consider me sold on this indie first-person ARPG
The upcoming indie first-person ARPG Heathen, developed by solo developer Christopher Yabsley, showcases an innovative enemy dismemberment system where players can use severed enemy heads as projectiles. The game blends frantic combat and loot hoarding inspired by Diablo with a first-person perspective, set in the fantasy town of Saltgrave. Heathen also features online co-op and aims to deliver satisfying first-person melee combat.
This indie dev's dungeon crawling 'descent into madness' was inspired by motherly love
Indie developer Christopher Yabsley is creating Heathen, a dark fantasy dungeon crawler inspired by a cherished childhood memory of playing Diablo with his mother. The game will feature first-person combat, randomized loot, and online co-op, with an early access release planned for Steam.