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Transistor, Bastion developers reveal new RPG, Pyre

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Supergiant Games reveal new title, Pyre

Supergiant Games are one of those studios that have yet to put a wrong foot forward. Bastion was an exceptional action-RPG, while Transistor shook thing up a bit with a clever mix of action and turn-based combat in its own futuristic world. Supergiant likes making different games that stand out from their previous efforts, which is why their latest title, Pyre, already has my undivided attention.

Supergiant describes their new title as a “party-based role-playing game”, but it’s a little difficult to decipher that from the reveal trailer alone. There’s glimpses of some party-based combat with a few characters under your control, but aside from that there’s almost nothing to suggest how it plays. And that’s not all too surprising, given that the game is only slated to launch sometime next year.

Pyre does, however, retain that signature Supergiant look and feel. It’s gorgeous already, with the same type of 2D styling and attention to detail that made both Bastion and Transistor such visual treats. It’s only done one better by another soundtrack by the fantastic Darren Korb, who crafted the beautiful melodies of the previous two titles as well.

Pyre itself follows the adventure of a group of masked wanderers, who have essentially found themselves trapped in a mysterious land thanks to their many crimes and transgressions. Together you’ll tackle the Rites – a competition of challenges that allows one to escape the endless wandering and return home, free of guilt and accusation. What these Rites are makes up the core mystery of Pyre, and it seems completing them won’t be easy.

Supergiant Games haven’t disappointed yet, so I’m overwhelmingly excited to learn a lot more about Pyre in the coming months. Its coming to PS4 and PC.

Last Updated: April 20, 2016

31 Comments

  1. I’ve actually already added it to my wishlist on Steam. XD

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  2. Alien Emperor Trevor

    April 20, 2016 at 10:10

    I read too fast & thought you said “Darren Knob”. I might’ve been thinking of someone else.

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    • Pariah

      April 20, 2016 at 10:11

      Someone, or something? Bow-chika-wow-wow…

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      • Alien Emperor Trevor

        April 20, 2016 at 10:14

        Definitely someone, because it was preceded by “the fantastic”.

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        • Pariah

          April 20, 2016 at 10:16

          Fair enough. XD

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  3. Admiral Chief in New York

    April 20, 2016 at 10:41

    Need to finish both Transistor AND Bastion….ugh, stupid backlog

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    • Hammersteyn_hates_Raid0

      April 20, 2016 at 10:43

      Transistor is a shortish game, will take like a day or two

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      • Admiral Chief in New York

        April 20, 2016 at 10:46

        I know, but between Warframe and Division dalies, I’m all full up

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        • Hammersteyn_hates_Raid0

          April 20, 2016 at 10:47

          Division is boring, there I said it

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          • Admiral Chief in New York

            April 20, 2016 at 10:50

            Yeah, last night was a bit….generic….I might be suffering from Division fatiuge

          • Captain JJ vs ..............

            April 20, 2016 at 10:57

            Ha!

        • Captain JJ vs ..............

          April 20, 2016 at 10:58

          Transistor doesn’t know or care about what a Division is.

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        • Alien Emperor Trevor

          April 20, 2016 at 11:28

          Did you see last night’s sortie? Interception, defense & survival. NOPE NOPE NOPE

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          • Admiral Chief in New York

            April 20, 2016 at 12:02

            LOL we had a Challenge map on Division, so, SO many downed agents…

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            April 20, 2016 at 12:07

            I had 26 revives to my name the other night when the final sortie mission was against Sargus Ruk.

      • Captain JJ vs ..............

        April 20, 2016 at 10:57

        Three to four hours. Can easily finish in one sitting.
        And then play it AGAIN! 😀

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        • Hammersteyn_hates_Raid0

          April 20, 2016 at 11:06

          Exactly why it took a day or two XD

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          • Captain JJ vs ..............

            April 20, 2016 at 11:10

            Yes!
            Damn I loved that game.

    • Captain JJ vs ..............

      April 20, 2016 at 10:56

      There is no excuse.

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      • Admiral Chief in New York

        April 20, 2016 at 10:59

        Well, YOU gave me the game, and I care nothing about your feelings, so how is that for an excuse?

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        • Captain JJ vs ..............

          April 20, 2016 at 10:59

          Transistor doesn’t deserve such negativity. Neither does my charity! :

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          • Admiral Chief in New York

            April 20, 2016 at 11:01

            I played a little bit, got bored after 45minutes, music was lame especially

          • Captain JJ vs ..............

            April 20, 2016 at 11:03

            I can see there are letters written, but I don’t care enough to bother deciphering them!
            Also…you have no soul.

          • Admiral Chief in New York

            April 20, 2016 at 11:05

            If I had NO soul….that means there is no need to feel bad about posting this picture?
            (refresh)

          • Captain JJ vs ..............

            April 20, 2016 at 11:06

            If you are going to make me refresh for nothing….

          • Admiral Chief in New York

            April 20, 2016 at 11:07

            When the people start pointing and laughing, you will know

          • Captain JJ vs ..............

            April 20, 2016 at 11:10

            I just so happen to have a pic of you to “dishonour”
            Tread lightly. 😛

          • Admiral Chief in New York

            April 20, 2016 at 11:12

            Go ahead, nothing can beat the new memes!

          • Captain JJ vs ..............

            April 20, 2016 at 11:14

            I’ll keep it for when I need it! 😛

  4. DragonSpirit009

    April 20, 2016 at 10:55

    Dammit! This wishlist of mine is getting ridiculously long now!

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  5. Captain JJ vs ..............

    April 20, 2016 at 10:56

    Don’t care what it is. It’s Supergiant. They have made some of the greatest games everrrr.
    I am pre-ordering this. 😀

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