Those wanting to get their medieval fighting fix won’t have to wait much longer – Griefhelm will open its brutal, sword swinging gauntlet in just under a month’s time.
The game’s solo developer Johnny Dale Lonack and publisher Thorrnet Publishing have announced that Griefhelm will be coming to PC via Steam on August 20th.
Chances are, Griefhelm isn’t on your radar though definitely warrants a look with its tactical 2D combat, dynamic campaign, and multiplayer options. Something tells us there’s a bit more nuance to this game than quirky indie dueller, Nidhogg, though there also appears to be a brutal simplicity in how it plays. Here’s the official game description:
Set in a deadly, violent medieval world, Griefhelm is an award-winning tactical dueling game with lethal medieval weaponry. Wage battle and skewer your enemies, deflect their blows, and push your advantage as you tactically overcome foes in fast-paced duels. Every engagement begins a new dance to the death as warriors search for an opening. Master the art of combat to overcome your enemies and claim victory.
Experience a challenging, replayable campaign that will test the limits of your abilities on the battlefield. The replayable campaign will react to the paths you choose from over 500 narrative responses making each campaign run through feel fresh. Share your best battlefield experiences as each campaign can be played co-op with a friend or you can go solo and be a lone wolf testing your brutal skills as you take on the hordes of sword wielding enemies. Up to 4 players can battle it out in local multiplayer so you can fight with or against friends without leaving the safety of your couch! Abandon the heresy of peaceful rest. Reach out and lay claim to your eternal reward.
Griefhelm has only been announced for PC so far with no word on whether it will launch on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and/or Nintendo Switch at a later date.
Source: Press Release
