Demo available for classically animated adventure War of the Western Deep

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Demo available for classically animated adventure War of the Western Deep

Sunsgrove Studios have released a free demo for their upcoming project War of the Western Deep, an animated adventure set in the fantasy world of beloved webtoon Beyond the Western Deep, slated to arrive on PC via Steam in late 2027.

War of the Western Deep puts you in control of your very own classically animated adventure story. You are a royal courier stranded in foreign territory on the brink of war. Immerse yourself in a lush, hand-made world as you explore an innovative mix of exploration and cinematic combat.



About the Game

War of the Western Deep combines classic narrative adventure gameplay with a cinematic combat system, brought to life with gorgeous hand-animated artwork, a stunning orchestral score, and a fully voiced cast of memorable characters.

War is coming to the peaceful kingdom of Sunsgrove. As your northern neighbor secretly prepares for invasion, you are sent by your king to deliver a letter of profound importance. With only your wits and a blade at your side, you, as Royal Courier Mirren, make the long journey across your border into unfamiliar territory--into the wilds of the Border Coast.

The townsfolk do not trust you, bandits and monsters lurk in the forest depths, and you are a mere courier in a foreign kingdom on the eve of war.

To make it back home, you will need to explore the dense forests and dangerous ruins of the Border Coast. Draw your blade to defend yourself, gain the trust of the locals in the nearby village of Ardmoor, and find a way to stave off the brewing war that threatens your homeland.

Featuring gorgeous hand-animated characters by Knights of the Light Table (Starlight Brigade) based on the beloved fantasy comic series Beyond the Western Deep, War of the Western Deep puts you in control of your very own classically animated adventure.

Features

Combines the exploration, dialogue, and puzzles of classic adventures with a cinematic combat system and light RPG mechanics.
Explore a large, interconnected world filled with fun characters, puzzles, and enemies to encounter.
Pick-up-and-play combat system. Dodge enemy attacks and manage your stamina to survive.
Complete quests to improve Mirren's health, stamina, and weapon skill.
Fully voiced cast featuring Samantha Béart (Baldur's Gate 3, The Excavation of Hob's Barrow) as Mirren.
Animation by Knights of the Light Table (Magnum Bullets, Starlight Brigade)
Original music by Nolan Markey (League of Legends, The Legend of Vox Machina)
Written by Alex Kain (Dust: An Elysian Tail, Salt & Sanctuary, Salt & Sacrifice, Tooth & Tail, Guild Wars 2)

About the Devs

Sunsgrove Studios is a boutique indie game development team with experience ranging from AAA video game development to top-tier award-winning animated programming.

The team is currently hard at work on its first title, War of the Western Deep, based on the beloved all-ages fantasy webcomic Beyond the Western Deep.