This game looks and sounds awesome in terms of graphics, design, story, and gameplay. They got funding through kickstarter, so we should see it released this year.

https://thewagaduchronicles.com/
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wagadu/the-wagadu-chronicles?ref=clipboard-prelaunch

The approach taken to create this fantasy world was: "What if Tolkien were black?". Just as Tolkien did, a lot of time was spent researching the mythologies and traditions of people, but in this case across the African continent. The result is seven "lineages", which are similar to fantasy "races" but more nuanced, with overlapping cultures and more fluid identities.

Many of the lore elements, including some crucial elements of the setting such as the conflict of lineages with slavery or the "Dwen" spirit-children, are inspired by diasporic experiences of black people both in the Americas and in Europe.

To make this fantasy world more authentic we have been in contact with experts such an Africa biologists for the various biomes and African elders for village lore.

We are sharing a free 300 page guide to the world of Wagadu, that be can directly downloaded here:

Short gameplay trailer (has been developed further since)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hspEjT_Hano

Also, there's a large game company giving them backing, but I don't know if it's 100% or just them testing for market interest.