On October 8th, the cooperative survival horror game "Trial of the Brave: Invokyr," developed by the French indie team Ludogram, officially launches its Early Access version on Steam with a launch discount price of 31.5 yuan, available for two weeks! This title combines elements of "cursed board games + first-person exploration + random events," making every dice roll an unknown adventure. It currently supports up to 6 players in one room.
Since the demo was released this June, "Trial of the Brave: Invokyr" has accumulated over 1 million downloads across all platforms, with more than 300,000 downloads on HeyBox alone.
Embark on an Unknown Adventure: The Thrill of Board Games in an Abandoned Mansion
Every dice roll is a new gamble with your life. "Trial of the Brave: Invokyr" begins with players trapped in an abandoned mansion from the 1970s. Different rooms offer various secret realm themes, such as jungles and ice fields. The mansion is controlled by a mysterious entity calling itself the "Game Master." Players must roll dice on the board to participate in unknown board game adventures and win their freedom.
After each dice roll, the interior structure of the house changes. Guided by limited clues on the board, players must explore different rooms to find specific items or complete tasks to proceed to the next round. Along the way, besides being hunted by strange monsters in various ways, players may encounter abnormal events. Death is not the end; only sincere cooperation and teamwork can complete the board and reach the finale.
Four New Themed Boards Debut, 20+ Supernatural Events Await
The Early Access release features four new board themes: Haunted Manor, Jungle, Frozen Snow Mountain, and Desert. Each board offers its unique atmosphere, dangers, and encounters. Every dice roll can advance the board and trigger new events.
Additionally, over 15 new monsters hunting you in the manor and more than 20 triggerable supernatural events will be added, making every interaction, turn, or glance a potential "heart-pounding moment."
In addition to the existing dice for resurrection, healing, and attack effects, the demo version will add over ten new types of dice with different effects, each bringing bizarre and chaotic outcomes. They might save you in a critical moment, or inadvertently drag you and your teammates into another round of chaos.
In addition to the existing types of idols, this version will introduce more cursed idols with powerful abilities. But remember: Everythinggj comes with a price. Great power often carries unpredictable risks.
Surprise Challenges with Custom Rules, Exclusive Shop Opens
Unlike many traditional horror games, "Trial of the Brave: Invokyr" doesn't simply push players from one scare point to another along a fixed path. Instead, it uses dice combined with random events to drive the board game progression. Building on these standard mechanics, the Early Access version further twists them. For example, using voice chat in-game might trigger monster attacks.
Moving forward, the game will introduce more unpredictable custom rules, adding extra surprise to subsequent challenges.
Furthermore, the anticipated exclusive shop will officially open. Use points earned during each challenge to purchase strategic items that can enhance or strengthen your gameplay. Besides combat items, you can also buy decorative furniture items for your base camp.
Sneak Peek at Future Updates: New Stories, Themes, and Rules
As a survival game dedicated to creating an immersive experience, "Trial of the Brave: Invokyr" will continue to deliver a series of content updates after the Early Access launch.
For example, three new themes including Abyss and Space, over 10 new monsters, and more idols and dice with various effects. The existing shop will also undergo significant improvements, introducing new items, furniture, and additional features to help you perform better in matches.
Custom rules that bring more joy and variety to matches will be added gradually. Additionally, the backstory of the mansion and the Game Master, which many are curious about, will be expanded upon in future updates.
On October 8th, the dice will roll again, presenting an even more thrilling survival strategy challenge. Head to Steam now and search for "Trial of the Brave: Invokyr" to accept the challenge!