Asunder II

Asunder II is a darkly humorous fantasy action RPG about three strangers trapped in one body, with no memory of how it happened. You explore an open world and its sub-dungeons, seeking a way to separate them permanently. Each night, the Faceless attack the main town in an attempt to kill the king, the only person who can lift your curse. Townsfolk fight back, and you can build defences to help protect them.

Party and combat

You can switch between the party members to suit the situation. For a limited time, the whole party can fight together to take down a particularly difficult foe; killing enemies while joined grants more time. You can craft items, cast spells, use skills and hire mercenaries. Your party can have up to six members.

Combat takes place in real time, but you can pause and view the scene from three camera angles, either during play or while paused: the isometric view used for normal gameplay, a bird’s-eye view and a view from behind the player.

Progression and gear

When you earn enough experience to advance a level, you go to the arena to fight your opponent or opponents. Winning grants skill and ability points to distribute. Your strength depends on your gear.

Dungeons and dangers

The world contains over 20 sub-dungeons, 30 spells, 100 creatures and 100 items. A Grimreborner stalks the world and, after three days, resurrects any dead creature in a stronger form. It hunts you if you anger it, but you can escape by entering a sub-dungeon.

The game can be completed in 10 hours, though it is more difficult than other action RPGs and requires frequent saving. A typical player will take at least 100 hours.