Handopen world simulation game / RPG and sequel to the free-to-play game Elonais now available in Early Access for PC via Steam for $19.99, developer Lafrontier announced.
“We're excited to bring you an adventure that's both new and familiar, and we look forward to constantly updating and improving the game as we work towards its full release,” said the developer. “We hope you'll stay on the journey with us and follow along with your heart.”
The Early Access version contains “premium content only” for the main quest and side quests. During Early Access, which is expected to last approximately one to two years, Hand will be improved and expanded with additional main quests and side quests, improved game balance and other new features.
Here's a review of the game via the Steam page:
About
Sequel to the legendary Japanese free-to-play game Elonawhich inspired countless tales and adventurers who never returned. Keeping the traditional roguelike gameplay, Hand introduces crafting, survival elements, and basic building/management, creating a more open and chaotic experience.
Live freely as an adventurer with your companions and pets. The marks you leave and the wounds you inflict on this world are entirely up to you.
Key Features
- A sandbox, rogue-like open-world RPG.
- Live your life, thrive, craft, build and manage bases and cities, enjoy housing, fishing, thieving, music, farming, breeding, giving birth, building shops, tourism and much more.
- A seamless blend of endless randomly generated content and carefully crafted stable content that stays true to world conditions.
- An ever-expanding world and gameplay. Updates will continue even after early access.
- Prologue to an epic story revolving around humans and Elea.
Check out the trailer below.