Insomnia: The Ark is a 'dieselpunk' RPG blending sci-fi with dark noir
It feels as of late it's been a time where games that have long been dormant finally get their chance to see the light. Whether it's Nioh, Owlboy, or The Iconoclasts, it's been great to see games withstand development hell and come out on the other side. Insomnia: The Ark will soon be able to count itself among those when it releases sometime later this year for PC.
To give you somewhat of an idea, we've been reporting on the existence of this game since we reported on the Upcoming RPGs of 2015. Back then, it was known as simply InSomnia, and it was scheduled to be released by the end of that year. Instead, this self-described 'dieselpunk' RPG has been quietly building and building towards a far more robust experience for players.
Here's a rundown of the game via its Steam page:
Insomnia is a complex story-driven RPG that takes place on a colossal space metropolis brimming with the secrets of a long-gone civilization. Develop your character, explore lovingly handcrafted locations, interact with peculiar NPCs and factions, craft equipment and try to stay alive.
You awaken on Object 6 - a retro-futuristic space station set on a 400-year journey in search of a new home. Stricken with a rare psychological disease, you have to uncover macabre secrets and the truth behind humanity’s journey to the ghost-like Evacuation Point.
Exploration is rewarding…and dangerous: Search for valuable technology and resources in the confines of Object 6. Pay attention - INSOMNIA’s nuanced world can conceal unexpected quests from treacherous characters, as well as savage enemies and deadly hazards. Hunger, thirst, fatigue and hostile environments will be your main companions throughout this journey.
- Strategic real-time combat: Insomnia features both close and ranged combat, as well as destroyable covers. Choose your gear wisely - every armor and weapon type in the game has its own tactical virtues and shortcomings.
Personalized journey: Break free from character classes and unwanted grind with a flexible perk system combined with a huge amount of craftable items and equipment for an experience unique to every player.
Your choices matter: Insomnia offers an intricate, non-linear storyline with ‘points of no return’. Navigate a system of thorny relations with characters and factions and make tough decisions that affect the game world. Each major problem can be solved using a variety of different (and sometimes unexpected) solutions.
A rich universe: Experience the game’s rich lore through retro-futuristic noir visuals with elements of dieselpunk. Witness man-made apocalyptic landscapes imbued with a dark noir jazz soundtrack and echoes of a decaying civilization.
You can also take a look at a teaser for the game that was shared a few weeks ago:
Finally, here's a batch of screenshots to tide you over for now:
