On Steam, there are various imitators trying to seize the magic of Dark Souls, but a new game takes a different approach. Instead of a hero, you play the weakest piece in chess, and that piece can deal significant damage.
What kind of game is it? It is the game “Stonemachia”, a rather unusual soulslike inspired by Italian art and folklore. Unusual because you take on the role of a chess piece instead of a human hero.
Your protagonist is Zefiro, and as is customary in a soulslike, the game must also be challenging. For this reason, Zefiro is also a pawn. Anyone who briefly watches the trailer will quickly find strong similarities to Dark Souls 1.
In Stonemachia, Zefiro must embark on a journey, as the world of your pawn is plagued by an angelic infestation.
The art style is reminiscent of FromSoftware titles, and the game also showcases exciting battles in the trailer:
The Pawn Has the Power of Transformation
What makes Stonemachia special? The special thing about Stonemachia is your protagonist. He is a pawn, but his ability lies in transforming into other pieces. As demonstrated in the trailer, you can become a knight, bishop, or rook.
Each transformation and piece has its own talents and strengths in combat, distinguishing them from other classes. However, not all classes will be available from the start; you will have to earn them on your journey.
Is there a release for Stonemachia? No, the soulslike does not yet have a release date, but if you are already eager for the game, you can try it on Steam. There is a small demo that everyone can try for free.
On which platforms will Stonemachia be released? The game will initially only be released on Steam. Whether Stonemachia will also make its way to consoles is still unknown.
What do you think of the game? Do you find it interesting, and have you added it to your watchlist? There are also other soulslikes you can try. Find out which are the best here: Here are the currently 15 best alternatives to Dark Souls that are not from FromSoftware
