Now that we’ve completed our round of Alpha testing, we’ve been working hard towards our first Beta version of the game, which along with new and polished features includes more areas to explore beyond the Steam City Ruins.  To prove that we’re still alive and kicking, and to show some of what has been keeping us busy, here’s a sneak peak at the first area within the Ferric Forest and some of the Mimics and obstacles you’ll encounter.

Blowgrubs are curious Mimics that float towards you, wanting to see what you look like up close.  This breed of grub doesn’t attack you, though they do get in your way.  Attacking Blowgrubs sends them floating backwards for a moment, before pursuing you again.

Hexaboars lurk deeper in the forest, waiting for someone to cross its path before charging at full speed.  While looking mostly like a mammal, it has six legs like an insect, which gives it an extra boost of speed.  It’s best to jump out of the way before they overtake you, and wait for it to ram its head into a wall before attacking.

Further in the Forest you’ll find tree trunks engulfed in flames,  preventing you from passing.  You’ll have to look around your surroundings to find a way to extinguish the fire before continuing on.

When you make your way to the Rook Commander in the Forest, you’ll find your path is blocked by even stronger flames, as the center of the forest is ablaze with a wildfire.  In later Missions, you’ll work towards exploring alternate paths around the fire in the Forest, and help the Rooks solve the issue of the spreading wildfire.

There’s much more in the Ferric Forest beyond this, and as a whole the area is larger than the Steam City Ruins.  Expect tougher enemies, more difficult puzzles, and new missions once the Beta launches soon!

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