New Arc Line Hands-on Preview – A cRPG Full of Potential

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Considering the style of game that New Arc Line was shaping up to be, it had some pretty big boots to fill. I wasn't sure what to expect with my time with New Arc Line, but I found that for the vast majority of my playthrough of the cRPG that is now available in early access, I was pleasantly surprised. The game has a lot of potential but still needs just a little bit more fine-tuning to really make it shine.

Diving into the game, you are greeted with character creation, as with any proper roleplaying game. While it doesn't quite live up to the extensive customization options featured in Baldur's Gate 3, there is enough variety to still make your character yours. What I found disappointing was the chance to choose between only two classes. Whether this was just for this early access or a permanent feature, I'm unsure at the moment. Regardless, instead of choosing the tech themed class, I went for the Voodoo class. Anything with magic or necromancy is always up my alley, and I won't pass up an opportunity to play it. The other main gripe I had with character creation was the inability to zoom in on your character's face, meaning you can't tweak the fine details exactly how you'd like.

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Getting into the prologue of the game, I was stunned by how beautiful the game was. It felt like a mix between BioShock Infinite and Disco Elysium, and I was all here for it. It reproduced the entirely underrated Steampunk fantasy setting through a highly immersive dystopia. However, while I did enjoy the world-building throughout my time with New Arc Line, I would understand if people stopped playing during the prologue. It's a bit of a grind to get through, as your character shuffles about at a snail's pace, and there is a rather wide region to explore, especially if you like getting all the knickknacks as I do.

I was continuously impressed by the finer graphical details. The water was so beautifully animated and had