Owlcat Games and Emotion Spark Studio share first trailer for isometric narrative RPG Rue Valley

As a seasoned gamer with years of experience under my belt, diving headfirst into the vast ocean of digital entertainment, I must admit that the trailer for Rue Valley piqued my interest like none other in recent memory. The isometric narrative RPG genre has always held a special place in my heart, and the striking similarities to Disco Elysium, one of my all-time favorites, only served to further entice me.


In light of Owlcat Games’ recent publishing announcement, Owlcat Games in collaboration with Emotion Spark Studio have unveiled the initial trailer for a new isometric narrative role-playing game named Rue Valley, which draws inspiration from Disco Elysium.

The trailer can be found below, via Owlcat Games

Rue Valley is set to release for PC (Steam), but no release date has been shared.

Owlcat Games, together with Emotion Spark Studio, have unveiled the debut trailer for Rue Valley, a fresh isometric role-playing game that centers around a man stuck in a time loop, grappling with mental hurdles. This upcoming title marks one of the inaugural releases by Owlcat Games, following their recent announcement of their new publishing division.

As players journey through Rue Valley and grapple with the deep-seated feelings of the central character, they’ll have to grasp the underlying truths of the events unfolding in this world. Each character they meet has a layered emotional backstory, with the main character being no exception. He is grappling with his personal struggles while trying to unearth the mysteries behind the anomaly that causes the time loop.

More info about Rue Valley will be shared during gamescom 2024.

Key features of Rue Valley

  • Shape Your Identity: Transform from a detached individual to an emotional extrovert, seamlessly switching roles within a single cycle. The time loop in Rue Valley allows players to explore various aspects of their character, behavior, and responses.

  • Save Your Memorable Experiences: Significant moments from Rue Valley Motel can be recorded on a graph, offering fresh insights and shaping the development of our primary character by fostering distinct interactions and perspectives.

  • Explore the Enigma of Rue Valley: A peculiar occurrence has left the region surrounding the Rue Valley Inn stuck in a repeating sequence of events. Adjust the protagonist’s daily activities to gather sufficient clues and ultimately unravel the mystery at hand.

  • 2D Art Style of Rue Valley: Recognizably unique and attractive, reminiscent of the comic book style seen in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and Disco Elysium.

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2024-08-16 17:25