Summary
Mirthwood, aFableinspired open-world RPG, is coming to Steam on September 11.Mirthwoodis being developed by Bad Ridge and distributed onSteamby V Publishing, which is known for an array of titles likeSanctuary SagaandBlack Geyser: Couriers of Darkness.Mirthwoodaims to be an “enchanting” take on the life simulation RPG genre, with hand-drawn graphics and plenty of interactive systems that make the world as immersive as possible.
Mirthwoodis the first release by Bad Ridge games. The title received an announcement trailer in May 2023 that showed plenty of the concepts at play, but none of the fleshed out ideas and mechanics available now.Mirthwoodis largely inspired by theFableseries, which tends to place heavy emphasis on the decisions players make throughout the story. For players who are looking forward to the newFablegame but can’t wait,Mirthwoodis a potential alternative.
Mirthwoodis set for a September 11 PC release, and that date comes with a trailer that outlines the gameplay loop. Players will be able tospend their time living out a cozy farming lifestyleafter fleeing a war. Managing and succeeding at farming will be made more complex by world events, which can affect the availability of resources. Based on those factors, gamers will have to adjust to the influence the world itself has on supply and demand.
Mirthwood Set For September 11 Release
Players who keep track of the available opportunities will be able to easily dominate the market, but those who want to achieve their ends through more volatile means can choose the path of the bandit. This alternative appears to be more focused on stealth and fighting than the cozy farming lifestyle one can choose. In the trailer, the choice to swipe a sick villager’s last piece of bread affects a morality meter, which could ultimately stack up. Additionally,players who enjoy dating sim elementswill be able to romance the villagers they become familiar with.
Often,games likeStardew Valleydon’t necessarily have an ending, because players can continue their activities even after the story content is completed. It will be interesting to see ifMirthwoodfollows that path, or whether it leans more towards structure.Mirthwoodcould also skew more towards itsFableinfluences, where the game can offer several different endings. Gamers who playMirthwoodwhen it releases will be able to answer that question for themselves.
