Check out 15-Minutes of First Dwarf Gameplay

Developer Star Drifters released a lengthy 15-minute gameplay trailer giving a good look at the gameplay of their upcoming title First Dwarf, a tower defense action RPG.

It’s a survival, colony management, tower defense hybrid similar to a game called Riftbreakers. You play as a Dwarven explorer who is tasked to build colonies in the floating islands of Driftland.

Here’s more details about the game:

Shipwrecked Tru must prepare for the dangers of the sky-high land, building defenses and infrastructure for the future colonists. Fortunately, with dwarven engineering skills, he can repair and pilot a powerful mech, which proves itself in combat, gathering resources and building. With various upgrades, this pinnacle of fantasy tech will eventually become the ultimate exploration machine. The mech's offensive arsenal will also come in handy, as the uncharted lands are inhabited by mysterious creatures hostile to the dwarven newcomers.

But the gigantic mech is not enough to uncover all the mysteries of Driftland. Ragna, a she-dragon, is a playable companion who aids Tru in his quest. Her small size, ability to fly, and breathe fire make her a great addition to the dwarven skills of the protagonist. The game can be played in co-op (split screen and online) with each protagonist doing their job.

Building a colony and managing the settlers is another part of Tru’s job. With tower defense mechanisms, the settlement can be prepared for the worst. But it’s not all about survival —Tru will have to balance and fulfill the needs of new inhabitants, providing them with resources, shelter, and entertainment to boost their happiness. Only a prosperous society will allow our protagonist to pursue his own personal goal—discovering what evil taints these lands and what happened to the previous dwarven expeditions, including the one led by his father.

Game features

• Control dwarf Tru, pilot the powerful mech and fly with Ragna the Dragon, each with their own skills to upgrade

• Build, optimize and look after your colonies

• Upgrade, craft and discover new structures, technologies, tools and weapons

• Fight Tainted enemies by engaging in close combat and by building defensive turrets and walls in advance, preparing not only for monster waves, but also natural disasters

• Heal the Tainted animals or purge the island of them - the choice is yours

• Unveil the hidden secrets of Driftland and learn the truth about Tru’s father’s past

• Embark on an adventure alone or with a friend in co-op assist mode

Playtest Open to Everyone

Those interested in checking the game out can do so through Steam on First Dwarf’s Steam page. Just head to the page and press the ‘Request Access’.

First Dwarf is coming to PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch sometime in 2024.

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