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Here at Nichegamer we’re all about indie games that you may not have heard about, and Terra Melior sure fits that criteria. Running in Unity 3D, the game is an ARPG that is attempting to do what Hellgate London and Dyack’s Too Human did: combine shooting with melee in a third person, over-the-shoulder view.

It may not seem like a big deal, but games that have attempted that usually get ignored. Which is a shame, because I’ve always felt it makes action RPGs feel more visceral and combat becomes more than just “click-click-die”.

Though the game is early and animations aren’t anything to write home about, the concept itself should be interesting to hardcore ARPG fans. Besides the aforementioned shoulder view, the game is also going for a 1950’s sci-fi aesthetic. Though the developer says Dark Souls was an inspiration, everything just screams “Hellgate” to me, which isn’t meant as an insult.

Hey all!

Here’s a new trailer for Terra Melior! It’s an action RPG with a 1950’s sci fi style, and intense, frantic combat. The combat is more fast-paced and lightweight than Dark Souls, but that’s been a major inspiration for me.

The story takes place on a harsh planet of ice and snow overrun by a monster apocalypse. You play as a psi soldier re-animated by the flames of a dark magic. Defeat the forces of Winter, and uncover the mysteries of this foreboding land.

The monsters I have set up for combos can chain their attacks together. Sometimes they’ll catch you will a quick followup, and sometimes they’ll attack the air a couple times after you’ve already dodged away. It’s pretty funny, and makes the monsters seem more wild and enraged than cold and calculated. It also breaks up the pace of the battle. For some fights, this will be the only opportunity for the player to heal without being smashed.

Though there is no Kickstarter planned, the developer states that when they are ready, news about any potential crowdfunding will be posted on the game’s blog. Until then, you can view their moddb page.