Ablight an upcoming cyberpunk RTS with Base building like Rise of Legends | Gameplay and Features

Ablight is an upcoming classic real-time strategy game with a setting that is a mix of cyberpunk, dieselpunk, and medieval themes featuring resource collection, base building, unit recruitment and combat between three asymmetrical factions, each one offering a unique playstyle with their own mechanics and strengths. I think fans of Rise of Legends are going to love it!
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Ablight is a classic real-time strategy game set in an alternate universe where dieselpunk, cyberpunk and medieval aesthetics meet. Join the rebellion against the zealotic Inquisition, who have been mankind's scourge for hundreds of years and fight a war for survival. Freedom is within touch!
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🟣Ablight Official Discord Server link: / discord
What developers from CynapsArts Studio mean when they say this is a classic RTS is that in Ablight you will have all the main gameplay components that you would expect from an old school real time strategy game. Meaning resource collection, base building, unit recruitment and combat between three asymmetrical factions, each one featuring a unique playstyle with their own mechanics and strengths.
These developers don’t want to go down the path of reducing player's command load like a few new studios have already done with their upcoming games and simplified resource collection tasks for example. So in Ablight you retain full control of all your units, including the ones responsible for resource collection but developers don’t want you to experience frustration with a high actions per minute requirement either. This is why they have designed Ablight’s gameplay without heroes but with fully Customizable Hotkeys and the Smart Queue features to keep it fun and action packed.
This also isn’t going to be one of those either only Single or only Multiplayer games, but a full product giving you a compelling story experience in its lore filled campaign as well as many multiplayer modes. Current plan is for the campaign to be made up of seven complex and unique missions along with some sidequests, playable in co-op and if the game is successful Developers say they will support it with a new campaign chapter or even a fourth faction.
When it comes to the resources system there will be three of them: carbon, ore and transcendium which is going to be your high value tech resource. The other two will be primarily used for building construction and unit recruitment. Resources aren’t exactly finite in Ablight, but they are close to it, as when you use up a node it will still provide a small amount of its resource over time. This is done to prevent possible issues with both players running completely out of resources during a match.
And on the subject of matches you should expect short to medium match length of around 15 minutes. Gameplay modes are many, starting with skirmish against AI that you can customize and which developers promise will actively adapt to give you a challenge.
Then there is the multiplayer with ranked matchmaking and in-game ladder as well as the regular custom multiplayer of up to 2v2 to start with and later probably 3v3. Watching and sharing replays of these will be an option as well as observing them as they are played.
And that is not all! Two more gameplay modes are Sandbox and Survival. The former will be useful to test units and learn their stats, strengths and weaknesses while the latter sets you up against endless hordes of enemies.
The in-game editor will be a way for everyone among you with the creative flair to create new maps and scenarios which will probably be shared through Steam's workshop support. The default maps are large and number in the dozens with various beautiful biomes.
Music used:
Rise of Legends Soundtrack composed and produced by Duane Decker from his audio company DDMusic LLC
#Ablight#RTS#gameplay

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[@milosmarinkovic2853]

Really loving all these new RTS games popping out. Big support for all the devs in all these projects!

[@perafilozof]

Same here. It is turning into an amazing year! If more pop up my next video might be called 200 RTS of 2024 :) Thank you for the comment. Don't forget to wishlist it, link in the description.

[@hungmarin]

New era of rts games is coming!

[@perafilozof]

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[@darkcyter]

Rise of Legends is probably my most favorite RTS, the variety and uniqueness of ROL was unmatched, the three factions were balanced had their counterpart units, I hope the devs take their time and do this right

[@perafilozof]

Hi and thank you for sharing your experience with ROL ! Indeed, I too hope developers of Ablight mange to match that level of balanced and fun gameplay. What do you think of the units and factions?

[@darkcyter]

@@perafilozof They need some visual polishing, but I hope the devs will improve with time

[@perafilozof]

Oh of course it is an alpha after all

[@mazyar2581]

The RTS we didn't wanted but desperately needed.

[@perafilozof]

Hehe, that is an interesting way of putting it :) thank you for the comment. What do you think of the factions and units so far?

[@mazyar2581]

@@perafilozof I think it could be a good rts if they add good story and pve stuff

[@perafilozof]

RIght. Good point. Thx for the replay.@@mazyar2581

[@GFE.]

Its nice to see so many new rts coming soon 2023 have been empty for rts but 2024 and after will be huge

[@perafilozof]

2023 was the be THE RTS year, yet most games got pushed back to 2024. So this is definitely the last chance for a true RTS year to happen in 2024. You can see more such games on this list: kzbin.info/aero/PLRYGjguAn0CFpLi_MlTb6PIgLkXQM632Y

[@Mjsmecha]

Looks really cool so far. I like that I'm seeing some pretty good endgame units like those big mechs and that spider tank unit. Good on you for getting the extra footage from the devs. Hopefully they feel encouraged by the interest. : )

[@perafilozof]

Hi and thank you for the comment. Glad you are interested in the game. They sure will, each time the same happens: I find a new game, devs just started to go public, they are not sure how people will like it, players show high interest, developers do more work, people share by word of mouth, wishlists grow, developers put out a demo, people like it, developers finish the game at some point and we see how well the public at large receives it.

[@davidtye4232]

Loved Rise of Legends, this looks really good. Thanks for sharing.

[@perafilozof]

Hi and thank you for the comment and sharing about your experience with ROL. I am glad to see more fans of it on my channel. What do you think of the units and faction in this one?

[@ankyloinc.]

Genuinly looks good and i cant wait to see it when it gets polished up!!!

[@perafilozof]

Hi and thank you for the comment. Which of these units or factions did you like the most in this preview?

[@johanesbpermadi2016]

The best thing about Rise of Legends is the soundtrack. Although I already stopped playing that game long time ago, I still put their soundtrack in my playlist regularly.

[@perafilozof]

That is very true, and the reason why I used Rise of Legends soundtrack in this very video :) Thank you for the comment. I hope you enjoy this game one day. What do you think of the units and factions?

[@johanesbpermadi2016]

@@perafilozof Always a big fan of three-way asymmetrical factions, but for the units I will have to wait until it's closer to release as so many things can change

[@perafilozof]

Right, makes sense, thank you for the replay.

[@negobot166]

this looks soooo muuuuuchhh like an age game updated, gives me age of mytholy vibes, like 3 factions, powers, tech(myth) units... its like the debs went like, "lets try to make a better looking space suited AoM"... and I love the idea!

[@perafilozof]

Hi and thank you for sharing your thoughts on this game! I am glad to hear you are exited about it. BTW another game that looks like Age of Mythology is Godsworn, my latest video about it is out now: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIPReIKKpc2Xq6s

[@DarkBoy-zd8qz]

No game could give the steampunky feeling like of Rise OF Legend, but this game might come close to it.

[@perafilozof]

I can totally understand your sentiment. We love or favorite games and it is hard to find new ones on the same level. I hope this one scratches that itch for you. What do you think of the units and factions?

[@DarkBoy-zd8qz]

@@perafilozof Units look good. More info is needed about the factions.

[@perafilozof]

Good point, thank you for the replay.

[@NukeThemAllGame]

Seems like 2024 will be finally a come back of RTS, this one is definitely on my wishlist! also dorf. Diselpunk + cyberpunk with some starcraft vibes

[@perafilozof]

Hi, that is exactly what it looks like so far. Thank you for the comment.

[@SkarmoryThePG]

I'm low key in love with the little trenchcoat guys who twirl their pistols between each shot.

[@perafilozof]

I love the fact you noticed that! Thank you for your comment. What are you playing now?

[@SkarmoryThePG]

@@perafilozof Cobalt Core and Sunshine Heavy Industries, fun puzzle games. RTS wise I keep coming back to Five Nations, it's fun to skirmish in.

[@perafilozof]

Oh Five Nations, nice! I wish more people found and played it. I really need to make a video on it to help the developers reach more of an audience.

[@mesarthim640]

Fan of Rise of Legends reporting ! This is really great, can't wait !!!

[@perafilozof]

Nice to have you hear! I hope you enjoy this game a lot! Until than, you can check out some more upcoming and already released games on my playlist here: kzbin.info/aero/PLRYGjguAn0CFpLi_MlTb6PIgLkXQM632Y

[@mesarthim640]

@@perafilozof Always following what you post :) I always discover some wonders. Though I left the discord 'cause I have too many discord servers in my list and in the end I don't pay attention to most of them. Also, it takes quite a lot of time I don't have to write a script. But I still have the template, if one day I really feel like making a video, I'll be sure to let you know.

[@perafilozof]

Hi and thank you for saying that. No problem, totally understandable.

[@peterc504]

I forgot about this game. This actually looks better than both zerospace and stormgate combined.

[@perafilozof]

Indeed. And I should do an update when I get my hands on a version of the game.

[@forreststephens2215]

like Rise of Legends 😍😍😍

[@perafilozof]

You are telling me? I am telling you :) Thx for the comment! Which of these units or factions did you like the most in this preview?

[@gajspalt]

Earning Skill Points could be an in-match mechanic similar to the Secret Protocols in Red Alert 3, whereby the more battles you fight/time passes the more points you earn to spend on unique abilities or special units/structures.

[@perafilozof]

Could be... don't know yet. Thank you for that interesting comment. What are you playing now?

[@gajspalt]

@@perafilozof No worries mate, I'm mainly playing Monster Hunter and Kingdoms & Castles. Cheers

[@perafilozof]

Nice, thank you for the reply

[@Wout1337]

Looks great!

[@perafilozof]

Thank you for the comment. I hope you will enjoy playing it! Did you ever play Rise of Legends?

[@thegamingwolf8755]

An Interesting new RTS game that has no Hero Units? That should be interesting to see fully in the coming gameplay trailers. I am happy to see that each faction would be unique from each other and feel different. That is something that most new RTS games should feature when there are factions in a RTS game.

[@perafilozof]

Hi and thank you for sharing your thoughts on this game with us. Indeed, once more gameplay is available I will bring it to you. You can share your feedback directly with the developers at their discord channel, links is in the description.

[@brinaldi81]

Lets Rise

[@perafilozof]

Hehe, apt comment :) Which of these units or factions did you like the most in this preview?

[@thatguy09186]

This makes me happy

[@perafilozof]

Hehe, that is great to hear! Did you play Rise of Legends ?

[@thatguy09186]

I will look at it@@perafilozof

[@JuriBinturong]

awesome!!! Yup Rise of Legends fan here. Thank you

[@perafilozof]

Hi and welcome to my channel. I do hope you will enjoy this game just as much! What do you think of the factions and units from this gameplay footage?

[@JuriBinturong]

@@perafilozof I am liking it.

[@perafilozof]

Thx for the replay!

[@phoenixamaku5551]

Already got it wishlisted:)

[@perafilozof]

That is great to hear! Which of these units or factions did you like the most in this preview?

[@GnetumGnemon25]

Remind me of KKND Crossfire. I miss that game.

[@perafilozof]

Hi and thank you for the comment. I think this game is even more like it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3qyYqqBh7OUgsU

[@sword4005]

gives me supreme commander vibes

[@perafilozof]

Interesting. Do you play BAR by any chance?

[@sword4005]

@@perafilozof yes but im terrible lol

[@perafilozof]

I am just learning to play it myself :)@@sword4005

[@LockandLoad79]

yes. Yes ! YES !! Especially after Rise of Legend has a hard time running in new OS systems.

[@perafilozof]

Tell me about it... too many games feel like abandonware while still having lots of fans. What do you think of the units and factions in this one?

[@gregzy789_gaming4]

Looks good pop cap should be 500 I think.

[@perafilozof]

Hi and thank you for the comment. I do agree higher pop caps are always better. But depends also on the speed of gameplay, will you even have time to get up so high. In any event you can share your feedback with the developers at their discord channel, links is in the description.

[@Erupted89]

Never heard lf ROL but dang of all the coming RTS games this one is the one I can see myself playing the most. They should add a grid for buildings thou, not psyched for the millimeter placement

[@perafilozof]

Hi and thank you for the comment. You should look into ROL you would like it. If you have more feedback feel free to join their discord server, link in the description, and give the ideas directly to developers.

[@PlayAblight]

thanks for the kind words. we do plan to add a grid for building placement.

[@General-F]

Me, who has it as a Profile Picture of Vinic Musketeer. This pleases me.

[@perafilozof]

Hehe I new it would :) Thank you for the comment, hope you enjoy it

[@4givenoxygenbarez]

thank you for sharing this. I am a rise of legends fan

[@perafilozof]

Hi and thank you for the comment. Glad to see more such fans on my channel. Have you ever found any game you liked as much with a similar setting?

[@4givenoxygenbarez]

@@perafilozof as of now none, that is why seeing your poat interest me a lot.. i love the campaign of rise of legends just like campaign of original BR and Ruse where in you somewhat have a choice which path to take in the campaign and it affecta the next level amd story

[@perafilozof]

Ah I see and totally understand that. Have you tried Soldiers of Anarchy ? You might like it.

[@4givenoxygenbarez]

@@perafilozof thank you for that suggestion. Waiting for tempest rising as well.. What can you say about sins of the solar empire 2?

[@perafilozof]

I have lots to say about it but I will be making a dedicated video. Right now there is a lot that is getting added, like factions and huge ships and space stations. The new orbital mechanics are great, but we don't know will there be a campaign this time around.@@4givenoxygenbarez

[@WackyConundrum]

High-energy lasers in steampunk/dieselpunk? I don't know...

[@perafilozof]

Depens on the lore, could be explained I guess. Thank you for the comment. Have you enjoyed any steampunk RTS game ?

[@WackyConundrum]

@@perafilozof No, unfortuantely I haven't played any steampunk RTSes

[@perafilozof]

Too bad, I would suggest you try and find Rise of Legends.

[@Fubar_the_Magnificent]

Always happy to see more niche settings/genres being used in games. A good setting can do a lot for a games attractiveness. And yes, Rise of Legends was cool. The campaign dragged on a bit, as far as I remember, but overall it was a good. Unfortunately a lot of games across different genres have trouble succeeding in this setting (steampunk/dieselpunk), even if the games are good. I hope these guys, of course, knock it out of the park. Edit: Also, if you see this comment and give feedback to the devs, tell them. Thematic UI is ALWAYS a huge plus for immersion. If they can add artwork to that it will be great. Dont know what moron brought the tradition of minimalist UI in every single game.

[@perafilozof]

Same here, and it is a joy to bring them to you while helping developers gain more followers and wishlists. Hope you play it one day. What do you think of the units and factions?

[@perafilozof]

Thx for the edit, you know you can join their discord server and tell them yourself? The link is in the description.

[@Fubar_the_Magnificent]

@@perafilozof In Ablight? Hard to say, its still a little to early to tell. I like more shiny, prim and proper factions, like the Empire in Warhammer TTW, alliance in warcraft, clockwork in RoL. So whoever is closest to that I will probably go for the most.

[@Fubar_the_Magnificent]

@@perafilozof Good idea, actually, I will

[@perafilozof]

Ah no problem, thank you for the replay

[@Shinesart]

Buildings are a little bit blend. They do need to make them a bit more pop and distinct in final. Look at StarCraft 1 2 or C&C or Warcraft. You can pertty much differentiate at glance between each buildings.

[@perafilozof]

Hi and thank you for sharing your thoughts about the gam with us. Which is your favorite Warcraft or StarCraft? You can share your feedback directly with the developers at their discord channel, links is in the description.

[@Shinesart]

@@perafilozof Hmm, I like both for different reasons. I've played warcraftiii first and then StarCraft 2 and replayed StarCraft 1. Warcraft is more like RPG with rts because of hero levels and items. StarCraft is more lean to rts and there's no hero level up or items, heros are there in both games tho. It's just when I was beginner player at the time, I don't need to think which building is which because of their designs are very unique or rather their silhouette are recognisable.

[@perafilozof]

Great answer, lovely to read and I think the same of both games. Thank you for the replay.

[@ablaze1989]

So its a starcraft style RTS.

[@perafilozof]

Somewhat, but the developers want to try and not have resources just in certain places, they want more of an AOE system of having them all over the map.

[@peterc504]

Is there a demo for this one? I didn't like stormgate so hopefully this is better

[@perafilozof]

No, not yet. Gotta be patient

[@peterc504]

@@perafilozof haha i am patient enough there has been no decent rts since Starcraft 2 and FORGED ALLIANCE!!!!

[@perafilozof]

Did you try Age of Empires 4 or CoH 3?

[@peterc504]

@@perafilozof yeah I didn't like either one... I'm very picky with my rts lol

[@perafilozof]

I see.@@peterc504

[@xinlake]

I want blood

[@perafilozof]

Maybe they will add it later? You can share your feedback directly with the developers at their discord channel, links is in the description.

[@Erictraiven]

Could be better than stormgate and zero space

[@perafilozof]

Could! Thank you for the comment!

[@Erictraiven]

How many factions?

[@perafilozof]

Hi, three asymmetrical factions possible four later. Thank you for the comment. You can find more similar games here: kzbin.info/aero/PLRYGjguAn0CFpLi_MlTb6PIgLkXQM632Y

[@GunRunner106]

nice monkeylord

[@perafilozof]

Hehe, indeed. Did you play ROL in your past?

[@GunRunner106]

@@perafilozof havnt, more a supcom/cnc kinda player

[@perafilozof]

Are you playing BAR?@@GunRunner106

[@GunRunner106]

@@perafilozof actually hadnt had time yet/unaware there was means to play it, will give it a go tho.

[@perafilozof]

You really should!

[@mkatakm]

I got tired of two genres; turn based & base building. I like games like dow 2, desperados 3, shadow tactics etc. I don't understand why there are very few games like them.

[@perafilozof]

Hi and thank you for sharing your thoughts on this. You will be happy to know there actually are a number of new games like that on the horizon like Men of War II, Stargate Timekeepers, Chromosome Evil 2, Age of Cores, Last Train Home, Broken Arrow, Batten Reich, Red Glare, you can see them on my list here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGa3XpKvp5t3hNk and my individual videos here: kzbin.info/aero/PLRYGjguAn0CFpLi_MlTb6PIgLkXQM632Y

[@mkatakm]

@@perafilozof thanks 👍

[@perafilozof]

You are welcome, enjoy!

[@CommanderBohn]

>Classic RTS That's the problem with most RTS games and one of the reason they don't pull in more people. They should be something much more than just AoE, SC or C&C clones.

[@perafilozof]

Hi and thank you for sharing your view on this. I do agree with you to an extent, but I also see millions of people still only playing such games, so they obviously don't feel like they need anything new.

[@Ethereal311]

It's just another Starcraft though...

[@perafilozof]

It might have similarities looking at it now, but I still think it will turn out different.

[@diego2817]

Not fan of the tight corridors ala StarCraft... Also can't stand cartoon graphics

[@perafilozof]

Oh, I am sorry to hear that. Maybe your view will change when you try out a demo or playtest after it leaves alpha. Thank you for the comment!

[@soen2368]

"cyberpunk RTS" here no cyberpunk. units from future not mean cyberpunk

[@perafilozof]

Hi, I am sorry you think so, but hopefully once more footage and close-ups of units become available you will have a better look at them. What are you playing now?

[@soen2368]

@@perafilozof ff7, mafia de. footages nothing to do with it. look SC2, warhammer 40k, tiberium sun, RA3, Supreme commander nothing from it cyberpunk, just RTS in more or less far future. same as bunch RTS games with cyborgs. in games player never care robots, cyborgs or humans under control. for me more important how good single player campain, story and characters, than sci-fi or cyberpunk

[@perafilozof]

Right, thank you for sharing. I hope you aren't disappointed when you play this one

[@marekkos3513]

I just hate this art style.

[@perafilozof]

Really? I am sorry to hear that. I hope you will like other games I have shown more, you can see them here : kzbin.info/aero/PLRYGjguAn0CFpLi_MlTb6PIgLkXQM632Y

[@rissataodjedinstvarilti979]

this looks really bad for 2023. Very VERY basic. And I'm not even talking about the graphics here :/ Go look at Supreme commander (1) if you want to see what a detailed and multi-layered RTS looks like.

[@perafilozof]

Hello and welcome to my channel. Thank you for sharing your thoughts about this game. I don't think it is fair to compare an alpha version of a game with one that is for ages ago and which has been not only finished but improved by both developers and the community. Also, for more similar games to Supreme Commander check out Sanctuary or BAR: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3jKfX2rlLR2hac

[@jean-thomasmasse9216]

Errr, I do agree partly with you but do you even fathom Supreme Commander as being such an alien gameplay to classical RTSes (C&C and StarCraft-like) that not everybody likes it ? There is room for every type of RTSes out there, and Sup Com is neither superior nor inferior to the rest. If you don't like this game don't play it. If you think it's missing something, and adding it won't completely change the feeling of it, please elaborate further, I'm sure the developper would like to hear from you, the player. The rest is just self-serving garbage.

[@navigator590]

I didn’t liked supreme commander to much macro, StarCraft, command and conquer, dawn of war dark crusade, ground control 2 operation exodus, world in conflict, this one’s are much better than supreme commander.

[@perafilozof]

Thank you for sharing. Hope you find a good game in all the new ones in 2024 that you will enjoy.