Hunted: The Demon's Forge Preview

Bright Hub has doled out a two-page preview of Hunted: The Demon's Forge, the forthcoming action-heavy RPG-lite from Brian Fargo and the other fine folks at inXile Entertainment.
Caddoc and E'lara have their own sets of spells that can be used in combat and puzzle-solving situations. The two characters can also use their special abilities to help one another. So if E'lara uses her ice bow to freeze an enemy or other obstruction, Caddoc will be able to bring one of his massive weapons into play and shatter whatever his female companion put on ice. By the same token, if Caddoc uses a levitation spell to lift an enemy into the air, E'lara can test her accuracy by shooting down the suspended foe.

If you feel like doing a bit of exploration during your adventure, you can do just that. Hunted: The Demon's Forge features a number of optional sidequests. You can trigger most of these side missions by using a death stone to communicate with the dead. These denizens of the afterlife give you different tasks such as locating hidden objects in certain areas or going on fetch quests for collectible items. While you don't have to complete these sidequests, doing so usually reveals a bit more of the game's plot and allows you to upgrade your characters' stats and abilities.