ELEX

ELEX is a role-playing action game with a third-person perspective set in a sci-fi environment, created by the makers of Risen and Gothic. A comet has struck the planet Magalan, bringing not only devastation and cataclysms but also a mysterious element — Elex. Various factions on Magalan are fighting for possession of this element. Some seek to reach new heights in technology, while others wish to uncover the secrets of the magic that Elex provides. However, the element also has a negative side. It can turn people into degenerated mutants. To combat the consequences of Elex's emergence, the Albs were formed, humans who accept it to gain unprecedented power at the cost of their emotions. Your hero is the commander of the Albs, and his actions determine the fate of Magalan.

The third-person RPG action game ELEX is dedicated to the confrontation between the player and an organization intending to save humanity through enslavement. Specifically for ELEX, Piranha Bytes has created a new mind-blowing world that mixes fantasy, post-apocalypse, and science fiction, featuring opponents ranging from dinosaurs, ogres, and mutants to robots and GMO soldiers. A vast, detailed world, decent graphics, and extensive role-playing opportunities are what make ELEX memorable.

The action takes place on one of the continents of the planet Magalan. The fall of a massive meteorite forever changed the civilization of humans living here, as it contained the substance Elexit. It endows anyone who consumes it with superhuman abilities but, in return, deprives them of emotions and humanity.

The world of ELEX is 1.5 times larger than "Gothic 3," divided into 4 biomes (volcanic, desert, forest, mountain) with landscape transitions. The biomes are occupied by the following factions:

· Technologically advanced and religious Clerics, living under total control and using Elexit only for military technologies; · Wild Outcasts, who use Elexit as a stimulant, surviving in the game world relying on primitive deadly weapons; · Nature-harmonizing Berserkers, who process Elexit with the help of plants into magic; · Fanatical Albs — the strongest and most dangerous opponents, who use Elexit both purposefully and indiscriminately, even consuming it. They broke away from the Clerics and have made significant advancements in technology and magic through Elex.

Successful progress requires exploring the world, getting to know the inhabitants of settlements, looting still-functioning structures of the old civilization, and dungeons.

For the first time, Piranha Bytes has given the protagonist a name and backstory, allowing for empathy, as the sins of the past will require atonement. Jax, a general of the Alb faction, is betrayed by his surroundings and finds himself alone in the game world, barely surviving without constant doses of Elexit and weapons. He awakens emotions and realizes that he cannot live without them. Meanwhile, the Albs intend to conquer the world and force everyone to accept Elexit.

The main quest revolves around this confrontation: as soon as Jax grows stronger and gains new abilities, he takes up arms and systematically dismantles the Alb faction. The plot is structured in such a way that the decisions made during the gameplay have a certain impact on future situations; closer to the end of the playthrough, interesting twists and different endings can be obtained.

Companions can assist Jax in saving the world, but their respect still needs to be earned. Side quests are better developed than the main story, and there are also faction quests, random events, and minor fetch quests. Joining a faction is not required for a complete story experience.

The role-playing elements of ELEX are very extensive: traditional character attributes are combined with 4 standard skill groups and 3 factional ones. There are more than 100 skills in total; some can only be learned from a teacher, others can be unlocked independently, and certain ones will require joining a faction. The character's level is not capped.

The combat system divides gameplay into three classes: an archer with a bow and arrows, a warrior wielding a sword and axe, or a mage with spells. A system of blocks, rolls, and combinations between strikes and abilities that deal greater damage is implemented. The inventory is limitless; all desired gear can be carried along. Energy weapons and grenade launchers add variety, but the game does not turn into a shooter because of this.

An important component of ELEX is crafting items using blueprints and resources. Now you can create armor, weapons, or ammunition for the character that cannot be found with traders. So, exploring the world while collecting resources, components, and junk is necessary.

· movement through the world can be done on foot or with a jetpack. Some levels can only be explored from the air;

· Elexit serves simultaneously as a drug, a source of energy, currency, and a base for crafting items;

· features such as NPC daily routines, animal habitats, relationships between factions, a reputation system of "humanity-inhumanity," and much more are implemented.