In Dolmen you will be introduced to the alien world of Revion Prime, as the only survivor of a crew of astronauts, abducted in a distant future. Adaptation and exploration will be your main weapons.

Would you kill a world to survive? The answer of the aliens called Nikiderma to this question was felt for millions of lives, launched to the stars that warmed their planets, in a terrible massacre. But none of these places have ever lived what they did to Revion Prime. No human has ever crossed this line. Let’s stay on our cozy beds: These are unimaginable experiences to a mind of an earthling. But it was not like that. We’ve decided to go to outer space. And unfortunately we’ve discovered that the worst part of it has also decided to meet us…

The exact location is a mystery. The star maps were lost and after the Nikiderma invaded it, very little can be said about that planet. Its star is called Nynfeid. As neighbors, it has four gas giants. The corpses of its people were expelled from its atmosphere, so their mass decomposition wouldn’t alter the ecosystem.

Being alone in Revion Prime is like having been forgotten by life. But today, something extraordinary is about to happen. An earthling wanders through that unwelcoming environment . As he stood up, he had no idea where was his crew was or why he got there. For what reason was he the last to be awaken from cryogenic slumber? What went wrong with the mission? With no answers and no hope, looking for the others could be his last choice…

With twenty-one days to go on their Kickstarter campaign, feast your eyes upon a new behind the scenes look at the creation of one of DOLMEN’s most intimidating foes and the game’s first boss: the Queen Caniptei and her workers.

The Caniptei were brought to life by Massive Work’s incredibly talented art team, led by Alex Oliver — who has worked on Blizzard titles Diablo and World of Warcraft. They knew they wanted the creatures in DOLMEN to be original and hair-raising, but still share a resemblance to more classic science-fiction and Lovecraftian monstrosities. Inspired by Spielberg’s dinosaurs in Jurassic Park and the complex, visually-striking beasts from H.P. Lovecraft, the team began drawing up what would be the Canipteis, the creatures with the most substantial presence in Revion Prime. 

The Caniptei workers are relentless in their devotion to the Queen and will stop at no end to ensure the safety of her and the nest. These vile creatures have the appearance to match their attitudes, boasting fangs and claws sharp enough to tear steel; their long, repulsive tongues act as one of their few vulnerabilities. It is in the player’s best interest to defeat a Caniptei worker quickly before a horde accumulates. 

Who (or what) is more fitting to be the first boss enemy in DOLMEN than the Queen Caniptei herself? The Queen is a unique enemy boss in that she enforces her gross regality by commanding her children (the Canipetei workers) to handle most threats for her. She isn’t entirely defenseless, however, as once she’s threatened enough to attack, she makes use of her devastating tentacles that can crush and impale those who invade her territory. The Queen Caniptei draws inspiration from creatures such as H.P. Lovecraft’s Cthulhu and legendary Norse monster the Kraken. The Queen is only one of the many wonderfully terrifying monsters waiting to test the boldness of players.

Stay tuned for more as we unveil additional behind the scenes updates throughout DOLMEN’s Kickstarter campaign.

Massive Work Studio has launched a Kickstarter campaign, looking for $90,000 USD, to finally bring Dolmen, to the world on PC and consoles, and depending on the success of the game’s Kickstarter campaign and stretch goals met, Dolmen will also release on the Nintendo Switch.

Additional game content — levels, items, enemy types and more — as well as extra game modes New Game +, multiplayer PvP and cooperative play are among the stretch goals.

The Dolmen’s story may be comprehended as an investigation focusing the past and present of an alien planet as seen through the eyes of a human being. Although his original task was very different from this, he has been brought to a place never seen before, with no resources and unprepared for what he will find there. Exploration and adaptability shall be used to unveil some truth about what really happened to him.

That’s when the game begins. In a dark place, miles away from the surface of that strange planet, inside the caves which once were part of an evolved society. A society that no longer exists. There’s just a lonely person, from the distant Earth, trying to be part of that place to survive it. He’s the only witness to what’s left of something he may never completely understand completely. But he must either try or become a part of its remains. There’s no option.

Since the history of the human race is based on evolution and the ability to endure suffering, maybe he will triumph against adversity. Or maybe he won’t.

Key Features:

• Explore a Devastated, Darkly Beautiful Planet: Revion Prime is an alien world, with environments inspired by the work of macabre artists like H.R. Giger and H.P. Lovecraft, that challenges you to unearth its dark history by connecting fragments of the past.
• Engage in Fast-Paced Dynamic Combat: Combat is intense and heavily based on timing, mixing melee-based attacks, Over-the-Shoulder (OTS) perspective long-range shooting and the use of defensive maneuvers such as dodging and blocking.
• Adapt or Perish; Craft to Survive: Mankind, so we believe, has become a prevalent species due to its ability to endure and adapt to inhospitable environments. Build up your skills and scavenge what little resources are available to create items and customize your equipment. You’re going to need anything you can find to live to see another day.

Dolmen is currently targeting an early 2019 release on Steam, with console versions planned for a later date.