{"id":11358,"date":"2016-09-24T00:01:14","date_gmt":"2016-09-23T22:01:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gamehouse.com\/blog\/?p=11358"},"modified":"2019-03-15T18:53:10","modified_gmt":"2019-03-15T17:53:10","slug":"epistory-typing-chronicles-preview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gamehouse.com\/blog\/2016\/09\/epistory-typing-chronicles-preview\/","title":{"rendered":"Epistory \u2013 Typing Chronicles: A Story That Unfolds Before Your Eyes"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Once upon a time<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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There was a girl<\/em><\/p>\n

And she rode upon the back of a great fox<\/em><\/p>\n

But they were lost<\/em><\/p>\n

They had always been lost.<\/em><\/p>\n

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This is the narrative that begins Epistory \u2013 Typing Chronicles<\/a><\/strong>, a unique and charming action\/adventure game whose distinctive playstyle revolves around typing.<\/p>\n

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\u201cBut how does that work?\u201d you may ask. After all, typing games aren\u2019t exactly a massive genre unto themselves, and distinctly fantastical, non-strictly-educational versions are even more uncommon. While there have been comical gems such as Mario Teaches Typing<\/em> and The Typing of the Dead<\/em>, both relied on already-established brands and franchises. So what makes Epistory<\/em> so unique?<\/p>\n

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In short: Pretty much everything.<\/p>\n

\"Epistory<\/a><\/p>\n

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The Writer<\/h3>\n

You play the role of a young girl, riding upon the back of a great three-tailed fox very similar to the mythical Japanese kitsune. Together, they pursue her literary muse \u2013 riding through an origami world reminiscent of Okami, <\/em>whose pages are plagued with insectile corruption. As you travel, the story is written into the very world you explore, and as her creative influence expands, the world will \u2013 literally \u2013 begin to unfold before your eyes.<\/p>\n

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Explore and watch the world unfold around you!<\/p><\/div>

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The Medium<\/h3>\n

But, you are a writer! There\u2019s no action button or special items to attack your enemies. Instead, the game relies on your typing abilities. As you encounter obstacles and enemies alike, words will appear over them. You will need to type these words in order to clear obstacles, defeat enemies, and restore the world around you.<\/p>\n

\"Epistory<\/a>

Use your keyboard and typing skills to defeat enemies and solve puzzles!<\/p><\/div>

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The tougher the enemy or obstacle, the more difficult, lengthy words you will encounter. Some are timed, and some require multiple words in order to be overcome. Adjustable difficulty ensures a challenge awaits you, regardless of whether you\u2019re just starting out on a keyboard, or are a seasoned, 65 words per minute veteran. Navigation controls are also adaptable if you prefer the WASD layout to the game\u2019s default EF-JI orientation.<\/p>\n

\"Epistory<\/a>

You can navigate with the game’s default keys, or with the WASD keys.<\/p><\/div>

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But wait, there\u2019s more!<\/h3>\n

To further expand the game\u2019s unique appeal, a series of upgrades can be purchased to further customize your experience. Earn inspiration points by defeating enemies and overcoming challenges, then use these points to improve speed, abilities, combos, and more. Epistory<\/em> will even keep track of your personal statistics, which you can compare with friends who also play.<\/p>\n

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Purchase upgrades using Inspiration Points to further enhance your gameplay experience.<\/p><\/div>

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The World Unfolds Around You<\/h3>\n

Summarizing Epistory \u2013 Typing Chronicles<\/em> is a momentous task. Discover the magic of words and spoken narrative in our exclusive GameHouse trailer:<\/p>\n