Like many people, I’ve spent hours and hours on Baldur’s Gate 3, but I haven’t even set foot in the title’s citadel. Faerun is a living, breathing world, where the smallest of decisions has Butterfly Effect-like repercussions, completely changing storylines and blocking others we didn’t even know existed. Combining this infinity with the vibrant, magical feel of Fable, the new RPG Peasant is looking to reinvent the fantasy genre again – and it just raised over $100,000 on Kickstarter to help it do so.
The brainchild of Finnish developer Harakka Studio, Peasant is “the other side of the RPG genre.” You’re not a hero, a mighty warrior destined to defeat evil and restore world peace. Instead, you’re a humble peasant who’s tired of adventurers overturning tavern tables and starting fights. Basically, if you’ve ever wondered what the NPCs in your Dungeons & Dragons games feel like, you’re about to experience it firsthand.
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But how you get there is entirely up to you. You’ll be able to choose between different classes and 12 “tech tree” paths that include things like Steampunk, Draconic, Mimicry, and more, all of which grant their own unique skills. Be careful which path you choose, though, as some choices will block other options.
Harraka’s example is the Steampunk path, which requires you to use a multitude of natural resources that, in turn, cut you off from the druid tree. If you go down the Steampunk path, your items and armor will evolve along with it, becoming more industrial. In Peasant, it’s all about consequences.
And I mean, It’s all about the consequences. According to Harraka, there is no “railroad,” you are simply set loose to wreak havoc. If, for example, you kill the lone dragon hunter, more dragons will appear. If you kick a chicken, the chickens will dislike you and could start an avian revolt. Every choice has meaning, and if the possibilities seemed endless in Baldur’s Gate 3, they seem even more vast in Peasant.
Your choices also impact the people around you. Peasant has a fully functional romance system, companionship mechanics, and its own unique factions, all of which will react differently based on your decisions. But if you make a mistake, there’s no going back, even if you save trash like I did after Astarion dumped me. The world around you will remember it, and you might suffer for it.
A man wearing peasant-style clothing crouches on a ledge and watches a huge dragon fly across a gray sky.
There are base buildings, mounts, and adorable creatures just waiting for you to pet them – it all combines to make Peasant one of the most vibrant worlds we’ve ever seen. As I write, I discover new things, becoming more and more invested in what looks to be one of the most ambitious PC games to come.
And I’m not alone: Peasant has surpassed its Kickstarter funding goal in less than 21 hours, raising $117,803 / £91,662 (converted via Google) – and that number is growing as I write. If you’d like to contribute and take a look at this huge list of features, the link you’re looking for is here.
According to the Kickstarter page, Peasant’s early access date is set for six months after the fund’s closing date, which is Friday, August 2. It’s officially marked on my calendar and I can’t wait.
A lush forest area under a beautiful blue sky
In the meantime, we’ve got a rundown of all the best fantasy games if you’re looking for something magical ahead of Fable 4’s release date. Or, if you’re still looking for a Dungeons and Dragons-style fix, we’ve got a list of all the best games like Baldur’s Gate 3.
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