Chains of Lukomorye is a premium action game for PC from developer Forge Ahead. It is a surreal adventure set during WWI and revolves around a soldier who ventures into a realm between the old and the new in order to save the love of his life from eternal damnation.

Comparable to games like God of War Ragnarok or Black Myth: Wukong, Chains of Lukomorye is a narrative-driven epic odyssey across a vast fantasy world that is inspired by ancient Slavic folklore. Players will struggle to go against all odds to defy fate and change their destiny, no matter what the cost may be.

Of prophecy and love

In Chains of Lukomorye, you play as a soldier during a time of war, reeling from the loss of your wife. You are bound by fate to a phopetic being named Sirin, who will accompany you on a journey through the mystical Slavic lands as you go on a perilous and reckless mission of trying to save your beloved from the depths of the underworld of the titular Lukomorye.

Play solo or two-player co-op, and explore a post-WWI landscape that features elements of Slavic folklore themes and where Allied experiments have shattered reality, wherein you witness surreal imagery and face mythical creatures like the Leshy, Viy, and Nightingale the Robber. Use WWI firearms and combine them with supernatural abilities and magical items to overcome all kinds of different situations and battles.

Along the way, recover lost relics linked to Slavic folklore that unlock new abilities, story insights into the world, and temporary blessings against the dark horror that you will encounter throughout your adventure. As of this writing, Chains of Lukomorye is not available yet, and there is no specific release date either, so you’ll have to wait for more news and announcements.

Enduring devotion

Overall, Chains of Lukomorye is a surreal fantasy-like adventure with an interesting setting and takes cues from Slavic folklore for its theme and story. The action blends modern warfare with ancient powers for a distinct combat gameplay. At the heart of it all, though, is a story of grief and enduring love that keeps the experience grounded and relatable. Check it out when it releases.