Nyrthos: The First Chapter Announced

Prague-based indie developer BeerDeer Games kicked over a press release this morning announcing Nyrthos: The First Chapter, a new isometric action RPG in development for web browsers, as well as Android- and iOS-powered devices. Between what I'm reading below and the fact that the first set of screenshots invoke memories of the Infinity Engine, I'm pretty excited about this one:
NYRTHOS: AN UPCOMING BEAUTIFUL INDIE 2D ACTION RPG

January 4th, 2011: BeerDeer games, and independent game development studio, officially announced its first game, "Nyrthos". It will be an action RPG for web browsers, Android and iOS.

The game is built on an in-house engine, in 2D, seen from an isometric view. Closed beta is scheduled to Q1 of 2012. For more information and beta sign-up, please visit www.nyrthos.com.

The Introduction
Do you enjoy 2D action RPG games with great graphics and simple to learn, yet hard to master, fun and addictive gameplay?

Do you wish to have an impact on the actual history of the world you journey through with your character that will really make a difference?

If you answer "yes),  join the developers in BeerDeer, as their game, Nyrthos, might just be the right stuff for you, and watch on your own as the game uncovers itself.

The Game and its Features
Besides the typical RPG routine that orders players to "travel, fight, loot, upgrade, craft, and consume story", every hero will be also given the opportunity to buy himself a house, found his own village, manage it, gain more income resources and honor and in the end, be able to progress even further in the game.

The will to survive will be greatly rewarded, as the strong players will usually be the ones to uncover previously undiscovered locations. Still, all the players together will have the power to decide the flow of important events in Nyrthos.

Key Features:
'¢ Deep connection between players and developers
'¢ The playable parts of the world unravel based on player actions
'¢ Original world and setting
'¢ Playable right in your browser, Android and iOS versions coming soon
'¢ Beautifully crafted 2D visuals
'¢ Story and svurvival modes
'¢ Arena mode, where players will fight through hordes of enemies to earn their rank and honor
'¢ 4 schools of magic, many skills and unique environments

Background Story
"Land of Nyrthos is being slowly consumed by an unknown darknes s. The council of elder mages embarked to investigate the eastern border, but has not been heared from ever since. 23 days ago, the pillars of fire have been ignited. The whole continent prepares for a war.. a war that was fortold by the ancestors, yet noone knows the reason of it or the enemy they will stand against.."

A word from Martin, the graphics and animation artist:
"We always loved the feel of 2D games and though it takes a lot of work, we are convinced that the result is worth it. In the flood of 3D and/or cartoonish games of today that often look cool but somehow generic, I believe Nyrthos will be a great refreshment for many eyes.)

About the Developers
BeerDeer Games is a small independent development studio located in Prague, Czech Republic. It was founded by two web and flash "natives", Martin Jelinek and Martin Pivko. As of today, BeerDeer is working on its first own original release, an RPG game called "Nyrthos) for PC, Android and iOS.

Our goal is not to chase AAA game quality or to be original at all costs; we always strived to create games that are accesible, beaufitul and fun to play, where we connect known principles we value and enjoy with some of our own ideas - or the things that we were always missing in other games.