Gates of Temlaha Demo

Role-playing games do not stray from the classic formula most of the time, because it’s almost always a fantasy theme with monsters, evil and magic. However, every once in a while, there are those who decide to make something different for a change, and they set their sights on another time period or idea. Not many managed to be successful, but it’s definitely possible to do so.

Gates of Temlaha is a third-person RPG featuring a Native American theme for a change, in which you get to play as a man who must undertake the path to righteousness and accomplish a variety of goals along the way. By helping him survive a perilous environment and solving a variety of missions for other characters, you get to experience a piece of the Native American lore.

Story-wise, there’s not much detail one can work with, because you are only given bits and pieces every now and again. However, the quests can be received from a variety of creatures, including animals and spirits. Some of these missions ask you to do something practical, such as gathering pieces from a missing object, while others are a bit more philosophical in nature.

Your character comes equipped with a melee weapon of sorts, which can help you get out victorious from confrontations with enemies. However, some foes cannot be put down so easily, which means that your next best alternative is to run away and hope for the best. You also have the possibility to control the ghost of your character and freely explore the map unhindered, although you can only do so for a limited period of time.

When it comes to the technical aspect, the game is certainly subpar, and it doesn’t even come close to a production from an established studio. However, it looks decent for an indie production and there’s not really any point in making a fuss about cosmetics in this case. However, the controls are a tad too glitchy, which sometimes makes it difficult to respond appropriately to the situation in front of you.

Even if Gates of Temlaha is quite clearly designed by amateurs and there are many things wrong with it, the idea is worth a go, especially when you consider how boring and predictable the genre has become lately. However, it is quite a longshot to believe that this project is ever going to be finished.