Boars in Rome: A Dystopian Parkour Platformer Inspired by Mirror's Edge and Dishonored
A new parkour platformer titled Boars in Rome has been revealed, offering a dystopian take on the Italian capital. Drawing inspiration from titles like Mirror's Edge and Counter-Strike Surf, the game focuses on fluid movement through a world where nature and futuristic megastructures have reclaimed the remnants of human civilization.
The premise of Boars in Rome is rooted in a post-Earth scenario. According to its Steam page, players find themselves in a world where Earth has been abandoned and humans have been selected to start new lives off-planet. While the inhabitants are gone, machines continue to function and nature has begun to reclaim the urban landscape. This setting creates a unique visual contrast, mixing historical Roman monuments with brutalist, futuristic megastructures.
Mechanically, the game emphasizes high-speed traversal. Players can run, jump, slide, and wallrun, with additional movement tech such as swinging from lampposts or vaulting over low obstacles. While the core movement shares DNA with titles like VHOLUME, Boars in Rome appears to lean more towards an expressive, almost oneiric experience. The level design follows a linear path toward a specific endpoint, but the journey through the environment is left entirely to the player's discretion.
The game's atmosphere and level design have drawn comparisons to the work of Viktor Antonov, specifically evoking the aesthetic sensibilities found in Dishonored and Half-Life 2. This connection suggests that Boars in Rome may aim for the qualities of an immersive sim, prioritizing environmental interaction and player agency within its structured levels.
Currently, there is no official release date for Boars in Rome. However, interested players can add the game to their Steam wishlist or sign up for a playtest to gain immediate access to the current build.
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