Silent Dreams' and Akella's Grotesque - Heroes Hunted isn't your usual RPG. Instead of focusing on the massive world concept that's been popular in recent RPG releases, the developers have decided to put an emphasis on a storyline in an attempt to channel the aura of Planescape: Torment, another well-known RPG offering.

What's the story behind this game, you might ask? Well, instead of starting off with one universe, imagine yourself as the denizen of a second. Your story follows that of Roger Sun's, a heavy metal guitarist who inexplicably gets sent off into another world in order to save it. To do so, he must recruit the forces of light to help him in his quest... except for one problem: the "forces of light" are arrogant, egotistical, and really don't get along.

How you get past this as a player is evidently up to your role-playing skill, and your ability to learn how to survive in an alien world. The question is, are you up to it?

Expect Grotesque - Heroes Hunted to give gamers some interesting surprises in the coming months. For now, feel free to enjoy these screenshots.

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