It's been more than a year since we last peeked into the Cyanide-and-Spiders-filled cauldron that's cooking up Of Orcs And Men, and that's a bit of a shame. If you ask me, it's looking rather promising - though information on combat, skills, etc is unfortunately scarce at the moment. But, at the very least, the central concept - humans are dumb jerks and you, an orc, must battle back against their oppressive, racism-steeped regime - sounds like it could provide the ingredients for a very special dish: a fantasy RPG that's actually unique. You'll find two impressive-looking trailers beyond the break, after which you are cordially invited to join me in heel-clicking-centric merriment and light discussion. There will, however, be no refreshments, because humans are jerks who don't deserve liquids.
Of Orcs and Men: Summer Trailer Watch on YouTube
Of Orcs and Men: Trailer E3 Watch on YouTube
Much like Cyanide's Game Of Thrones RPG, Of Orcs And Men looks to derive most of its moment-to-moment thrills from a two-character dynamic. This time, though, the heroes are a bit more... diverse.
"The game starts you in the role of an elite Orc warrior, deeply involved in the war against their persecutors, Humankind. You have been sent on a dangerous mission that could change the course of the war: kill the one responsible for all the bloodshed and mobilization of the human race to destroy the green-skinned people - the Emperor himself. Joining you in your mission is a Goblin, an assassin and master of stealth, who complements your Orc's brute strength in battle."
Both characters seem to be a bit more than traditional fantasy archetypes would suggest, though. The orc, Arkail, can switch between all-out, rage-powered Hulk offense and a more damage-spongey defensive stance. His goblin cohort, meanwhile, is better for stealth, poisoning, and infiltrating locations Arkail's a bit too much of an eight-foot-tall muscle mountain to reach.
It's set to storm our walls this September, so that's exciting. For now, though, I plan on taping a "No Humans Allowed" sign to my treefort. Because seriously? Ewwww.
