Transform yourself through grafting as you escape a vast, dying space station in this thrilling post-cyberpunk survival horror RPG from the makers of BATTLETECH and the Shadowrun Trilogy.
RPG Gamers summaryGRAFT, the latest release from the creators of BATTLETECH and the Shadowrun Trilogy, combines elements of survival horror with an engrossing RPG storyline. Drawing from the philosophical quandary of the “Ship of Theseus,” the game tests the boundaries of identity and self in the chilling confines of the decaying Arc - a once prolific biomechanically-enhanced society, now fading into darkness.
As an inhabitant of the dying city within the Arc, players are thrust into a post-cyberpunk universe teeming with forgotten technologies and unnerving secrets. Filled with towering chasms, self-replicating labyrinths, and oppressive catacombs, the Arc requires players to face one key challenge: survive and escape.
In GRAFT, the haunting environment is as much a character as the player. Teeming with ancient experiments gone rogue, mysterious abominations, and the relentless agents of a deranged AI, the world around the player is as much a threat as it is a resource. Encounters can be fatal, driving home a genuine tension that keeps players on their toes.
Borrowing elements from traditional RPGs, GRAFT allows players to form alliances, build relationships, and make strategic choices that shape their journey and the fate of the characters they meet. With this, players will find their actions directly impacting the unfolding narrative.
Combat in GRAFT leans towards a fresh take on established survival horror standards. A growing arsenal of weapons is at the player’s disposal, but mindful resource management and careful battle choice is crucial for survival.
The unique feature of GRAFT, however, resides in the game’s character transformation mechanism. The protagonist can ‘graft’ or add parts from defeated enemies to upgrade abilities and adapt to the game’s increasingly hostile environment. Each graft carries fragments of its previous owner’s identity, causing unexpected memories and impulses, adding a layer of psychological complexity to the game.
The question of “Who, or what, will you be when you escape?” adds profound depth to GRAFT. Are the players merely surviving or becoming something else entirely? This thought-provoking game is poised to deliver a gripping exploration of identity within its tense horror-ridden RPG experience.
