The Way of Wrath Updates, $15,626 and Counting

With 26 days still to go, Animmal Studio’s Kickstarter campaign for The Way of Wrath is currently sitting at $15,626. And with the initial goal set at $27,680, things are looking up for this shamanistic RPG. As such, let us check out some of the project’s updates.

First, there’s update #3 that lets us know that the game will be getting a demo on February 22, 2021. Then, update #5 announces a community contest and shares some details regarding the game’s hunting mechanics. And finally, update #6 puts the spotlight on the game’s factions.

Here’s a bit more on the game’s survival elements:

Hunting Mechanics

In the Way of Wrath, you are trapped in a frozen valley. It’s a beautiful, untamed land full of exciting areas for you to explore. It is also a land that spews hot fire from its depth, land of avalanches and landslides, land constantly reshaped. Land of deadly cold and blinding sun. Where nature’s fury rages constant.

To thrive in this harsh environment you’ll need to learn its nature. You’ll need to craft warm and sturdy clothes and armor, to survive freezing winds and attacks by your enemies. You’ll use plants, herbs, and animal plants to prepare salves, poultices, and mixtures inspired by real-world folk medicines to heal multitudes of wounds you can sustain from battles and natural hazards.

You will have to hunt for food and plenty of it to feed yourself and your followers.

The survival elements in the way of wrath are used to increase immersion and connection of the player character to the story, they don’t have a survival sim level of detail or involvement. At the core, The Way of Wrath is an RPG game. And the mechanics are there to increase Role-play depth, exploration fun, and immersion.

One of the best sources of food and armor crafting ingredients comes from animals you will hunt. You will need to learn about each animal to have a chance of catching it.

A special hunting skill tree will allow you to spot animal tracks and trails.

Animals come in different varieties. To catch small animals you’ll need to find good spots on the map to place your snares. If you choose a good spot and use the right bait, the next day you’ll have a chance at finding fresh game trapped in your snares.

You can use the Survival Tree skill “Eye of the Hunter” to spot animal trails, the places where animals have eaten, and other details. This will help you find the right spots, the right baits, and the right strategy for your hunt.

To hunt large herbivores you will need to use stealth and aim for a clean kill, otherwise, your prey may escape.

And you will need to find the courage to face the savage fury of the primal predators. Animals like prehistoric bear Rathaag will give you a true challenge and you’ll need to use your full arsenal of tricks to survive its savage fury.

Your best bet is to bait and ambush the predators, so you can have a first chance at throwing a spear at them. This will deal with substantial damage and make the fight to come easier. You can also place special traps and lure the chasing animal into them. With clever tricks and a bit of luck, you will come out of the ordeal alive.

Some of the animals like seals. Will have their own special minigames inspired by real-world ancient hunting techniques.

Respecting nomadic traditions, no part of your kill will go to waste. You will use bones and hide to craft armor, some animal parts, and fat you’ll use for medicine and shamanistic rituals. And the meat, offal, and fat will serve as perfect ingredients for you to cook up hearty meals that will keep your allies strong and happy.