For an action-adventure game, one of the most important aspects of the presentation is the game’s setting. Particularly when dealing with settings inspiring by the medieval era, many games unfortunately blend together due to similarities between one another. 1348 Ex Voto avoids this problem by exploring the medieval era of Italy, a rarely explored location in action games. The game is developed by Sedleo, an Italy-based game studio recently formed by expert game developers looking for more freedom in their creative projects. Recently, the game’s release date and story trailer dropped, giving players an idea of what they can look forward to when the game comes out.
The trailer begins by showing the connection between the game’s main character, Aeta, and her “closest one” in Bianca. The two share a strong bond as knight and damsel until Bianca is taken, instigating the quest to get her back. After viewers catch a few glimpses of the combat, Aeta encounters one of the men who helped to kidnap Bianca, who hints at a greater threat before they fight.
More information about the game can be found on its official website. There, Aeta is revealed to be an Italian noble in a time of political strife and pestilence. The game’s sword combat is inspired by traditional sword combat from medieval Europe, with a heavy emphasis on cinematic movement. Players will also be able to make use of different swords that require unique grips and combat stances. The setting is also expanded on, promising a look at grassy countryside and even the remains of ancient Rome.
When playing games with a strong narrative and atmosphere, ensuring that the setting is both unique and engaging has helped many games become incredibly popular. Players are optimistic about 1348 Ex Voto from the trailers the team has shown so far. They will have the chance to experience it for themselves when the game releases on March 12th for PlayStation and Steam.