Shadow Realms Gameplay - New Action RPG From Bioware
2Shadow realms is action oriented, with fast, fluid combat from a third-person perspective. Teams of Class-based heroes cooperate to destroy monstrous opponents. Preview footage clearly reveals multiple abilities cycling through cool-down periods.
Opposing the cooperating players is the Shadow Lord, a human-controlled antagonist who coordinates and controls the malevolent forces arrayed against the heroes.
Defeating a sufficient number of minions appears to drop a Shadow Barrier allowing the team to advance further into the mission. Players progress through rooms clearing enemies and opening new areas.
Downed allies may be revived by friends so long as they are reached within a certain period of time, as indicated by a countdown icon hovering over fallen characters.
Safe Areas provide parties with places to gather before progressing into especially dangerous zones and provide opportunities for resource pooling.
Classes
Shadow Realms hero characters are Class-based, with abilities defined by their archetype. The six hero classes are:
Warrior
Assassin
Wizard
Cleric
Ranger
Warlock
Additionally, the nefarious Shadow Lord class opposes the player