The Legend of Khiimori demo, showcased at Steam Next Fest, offers an immersive experience of 13th-century Mongolia, emphasizing realistic horse mechanics for players assuming the role of a Yam courier.
In-Depth Horse Mechanics
The core of Khiimori lies in its detailed horse management systems. Players track various mount statistics, including turning speed and max speed, down to three decimal places. Horses' breeds, genetics, and perk progressions require careful attention. Load distribution between saddlebags is crucial to prevent injuries, and maintaining the horse's health is essential.
- Advanced tracking of horse stats, including speed and genetics.
- Equine health management: balancing load, ensuring hydration.
- Interaction with diverse environments for realistic gameplay.
Historical and Systemic Fidelity
The Legend of Khiimori draws inspiration from titles like Death Stranding by channeling systemic detail, now into equine simulation. The game captures historical authenticity with little combat; animals like wolves and bears exist, and players have a bow for defense.
- Minimal combat enhances focus on realistic simulation.
- Features wolves and bears as part of the natural setting.
- Scheduled release on 2023-11-04.
Launch and Availability
The full release of The Legend of Khiimori is set for 2023-11-04, offering players a mix of historical exploration and detailed horse care. The game has garnered attention for its dedication to realism and the atmosphere of historical Mongolia.
