New Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance Gameplay Footage Released

[Peter_Brosdahl]

Image: Tuque Games



A new 20-minute 4K gameplay video for Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance has been released by IGN. Developed by Tuque Games, it is a spiritual successor to Baldur’s Gate Dark Alliance. Up to four players can team up to take on evil monsters in a DnD-styled RPG brawler. A shorter gameplay trailer was previously released showcasing an epic boss battle with a beholder named Hagedorn. Players will get the opportunity to return to Icewind Dale on console or PC on June 22.









Dark Alliance brings to life the world of Dungeons & Dragons in an explosive action RPG filled with real-time combat and dynamic co-op. Frost giants and vengeful dragons roam unchecked through Icewind Dale as invading armies of evil grow stronger every day...

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[xGryfter]

That looks horrible.

 

[Dogsofjune]

I'd give it a try. Not the most stunning game I have seen lately

 

[Brian_B]

Reminds me of Vermintide. I'd probably give it a shot, depending on price

 

[Armenius]

The original Dark Alliance games were nothing special if memory serves. It doesn't look like they changed much aside from a modern coat of paint looking at this gameplay aside from going third-person instead of isometric.

 

[Dogsofjune]

I am unsure of how I'd like the game from that camera angle, but it might grow on me

 

[Peter_Brosdahl]

Yep, it's kind of sad that DnD still hasn't managed to create a truly definitive IP after all these decades. I grew up playing it and have always been shocked at how many others do a better job. There've been a few here and there that stand above just a bit but middle of the road seems to be the high target.

 

[Armenius]

Yep, it's kind of sad that DnD still hasn't managed to create a truly definitive IP after all these decades. I grew up playing it and have always been shocked at how many others do a better job. There've been a few here and there that stand above just a bit but middle of the road seems to be the high target.

Neverwinter Nights still seems to be the one that got closest even after all these years.

 

[Peter_Brosdahl]

Neverwinter Nights still seems to be the one that got closest even after all these years.

I'd always hoped for a good Ravenloft or Dark Sun. I do remember the Dark Sun that came out, but best to forget.

 

[Armenius]

I'd always hoped for a good Ravenloft or Dark Sun. I do remember the Dark Sun that came out, but best to forget.

The pay-to-win Neverwinter MMPORG has a Ravenloft component, but I have always wished for a good standalone RPG based on that as well.