All hands on deck! Developer Tiamat Games is pleased to announce that its seafaring roguelite role-playing game, Maritime Calling, is now available on Windows PC via Steam Early Access. Whether you’re a fan of exploration, management sims, or just a lover of the sea, Maritime Calling is sure to surprise and delight even the most grizzled of sailors.
Maritime Calling is set during the Age of Sail, a perilous time for would-be explorers attempting to make names for themselves on the high seas. The game inspires a sense of adventure akin to Master and Commander by putting players in command of a pre-colonial sailing ship with a crew eager to see what’s beyond the horizon. Featuring all of the spontaneous fun roguelikes are known for, combined with an in-depth crew management system inspired by FTL: Faster Than Light, Maritime Calling enables players to explore at their own pace while battling threats on the open sea.
“We’re thrilled to launch Maritime Calling into Early Access and get the opportunity to share it with gamers around the world,” said Nikita Veselov, Game Director on Maritime Calling. “This is a major milestone for our team, and we look forward to continuing to expand the scope of Maritime Calling.”
In Maritime Calling, each voyage begins with players setting out to claim resource-rich islands for the United Cities and the crown. Captains must utilize special skills to ensure the ship is properly maintained at all times — even if that means ordering members of the crew to take on dangerous and decidedly un-glamorous tasks. Everyone aboard relies on the captain to steer the ship clear of environmental hazards, while simultaneously preparing for unexpected attacks from rival nations. While life on the high seas can sometimes lead to a watery end, procedurally generated maps mean no two excursions are the same, keeping the experience fresh as the brisk sea air. Mastery of the helm and a strong resolve, however, will lead to newly-discovered islands with specialized quests and rewards like forgotten treasures!
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