It has been a long and strange road for Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning but publisher THQ Nordic is giving it another chance to make an impression. Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning releases next month and for the veterans it's a return to a world some believe never got a fair shake. Yet, for those who didn't get the chance to try it out eight-years ago, THQ Nordic is releasing a series of helpful trailers.
Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning is making sure gamers who didn't play the 2012 original know that they are getting into. THQ Nordic dropped a new trailer that shows just how dexterous a player can be in the fantasy kingdom of Amalur and why old players are excited for the remaster.
The "Choose Your Destiny: Finesse" trailer is just under a minute long but it gets the point across nicely. Following the Finesse branch of character growth is going to make combat a sneaky mix of up close and personal with some distant damage. Like most stamina heavy classes in Fantasy RPGs, the build bases itself on a mix of stealth and archery which both present strong options for those not willing to jump into battle. The other bonus of Finesse is that lockpicking becomes a much easier exercise.
The "Finesse" trailer is likely just the start of a series exploring the options at a player's disposal. When Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning first released close to a decade ago, it sold itself on the openness of player builds and the freedom in class choice. Stealth is just one way to battle through Amalur as the tapestry if fates bend to the player. While Finesse is the first, players can expect "Might" and "Sorcery" Destiny overviews and maybe even a bonus one that combines them.
With only a minute to show off one "Destiny," it doesn't fully display the strength of a system that made Amalur a critical darling. Kingdoms of Amalur's Destinies allow for builds that utilized a mix of numerous skills with classes adapting to what the player grows. While Finesse, Might, and Sorcery are the macro stats, it is through growing all skills that players can experiment with classes and styles.
Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning released in a rough spot but Re-Reckoning is giving it another shot to make an impression. Re-Reckoning is a highly anticipated release for the Fall season following a surprise announcement back in June. While it will often be remembered for its troubled development and subsequent fallout, this early September release may just be the sweet spot for Amalur's return.
Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning is coming to PC, PS4, and Xbox One on September 8.