Winners & nominees 13th IMGA

Ember

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13th IMGA

Studio/Developer
505 Games
Country
Italy
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    About Ember

    About Ember
    “Back in the earliest days, there was no sun and the world was dark. The heavens opened up and stars fell like beacons into the pitch black world, and they were known as “Embers”. Powerful and wise druids of a primordial race, “the Lightbringers," roamed the orb searching for this luminous matter. They performed a ritual of awakening to call the “Embers” out of their deep sleep. Suddenly the world became bright, and the veil of darkness was lifted. The Embers were the embodiment of magical flame, light, and life, but as word spread about the sheer power of the Embers, they came to be hunted and captured…and so the War for Ember began…” 
    From the tome “Restoration of the Lightbringer” 


    Gameplay overview

    A passion project 10 years in the making, Ember is a homage to classic role-playing games. Ember features a deep branching story, endless exploration across dynamic and living environments, a robust skill tree, and an intricate crafting system. In Ember, players are resurrected as a “Lightbringer” and summoned to protect the dying Embers as the world is on the brink of collapse. Beginning in the Deep Barrows, players traverse vast environments divided between aboveground and underground realms – ranging from lush forests to dry deserts and dark abysses – to reach the City of Light. The story unfolds through encounters with strangers, and players are forced to decide their destiny by making pivotal decisions. 



    Key features

    Classic-style, role-playing game with 30+ hours of epic adventure 
    Epic storytelling filled with fascinating characters, lore, adventure, and humor 
    Over 70 quests with diverse gameplay enabling players to choose their path 
    Engaging party-based real-time combat system with tactical pause 
    Over 65 combat skills for the player to use in customized battle party strategy 
    Encounter hundreds of NPCs with their own tales to tell 
    In-depth crafting system, from baking bread to forging magic weapons 
    More than 20 handcrafted environments and shadowy dungeons 
    Meet different companions with their own backstory quests 
    Experience dynamic weather and time of day system