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TheDungeons of Hinterbergdemo is now available to play. ThisSteam-exclusive release arrives a month ahead of the game’s summer 2024 launch.
Dungeons of Hinterbergis the debut title from Austrian developer Microbird Games. First announced in June 2023,Dungeons of Hinterbergevoked someHi-Fi Rushcomparisons upon its reveal, not least because of its heavily stylized graphics and fast-paced combat. But it plays more like a hybrid betweenThe Legend of ZeldaandPersona, with the game revolving around exploring dungeons, solving puzzles, fighting enemies, making friends, and managing time.
Dungeons of Hinterberg Demo Debuts at Steam Next Fest 2024
Prospective buyers who are intrigued by this concept can now get some first-hand experience with the game, courtesy of the newly releasedDungeons of Hinterbergdemo. While the game is also scheduled to reach the Xbox Series X/S on day one, its trial version is only available to PC gamers, having debuted in early June as part of theSteam Next Fest 2024 demo lineup.
Content-wise, the demo version of the game is more limited than theDungeons of Hinterbergplaytestthat took place over the week-long period ending May 16. That closed beta offered players the opportunity to experience the opening hours of the game, including several exploratory segments taking place in Doberkogel, an idyllic region filled with yellow alpine pastures stretching as far as the eye can see. Meanwhile, the newly released demo offers a more contained experience in the form of a single in-game day cycle beginning on the seventh day of the story.
TheDungeons of Hinterbergdemo still manages to alternate between nature exploration, dungeon crawling, and hanging out in the titular town of Hinterberg. That last part also serves as an introduction to the game’s social sim elements, with players being able to make acquaintances who will later turn into friends. Each relationship level they earn with any one of them unlocks new perks in aPersona-like fashion. E.g., the very first social link, Alex, will allow players to look up everyone’s relationship perks after they make her acquaintance.
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