Free non-combative RPG
BOOK OF HOURS is a role playing game developed by Weather Factory. Free to play, this game will take players to an occult library. Here, you will take on the role of a librarian, who must rebuild the collection of books ruined by the fire. All this while guiding visitors who seek your assistance.
BOOK OF HOURS is dubbed as a standalone expansion of Cultist Simulator. With this, expect the system of the narrative card game. However, you should note that this game is a combat-free RPG. Moreover, you gain new skills by reading books on the occult.
What is BOOK OF HOURS?
BOOK OF HOURS has a rich, non-linear story about the terror and majesty of books. It centers around the occult library called the Hush House. For centuries, it was a fortress of knowledge. However, a fire broke out, ruining the collection of books. Worse, the librarian is dead. Luckily, you—the player—have a unique talent and occult knowledge that can rebuild the collection of books and the library itself.
As mentioned, the game is completely devoid of any fighting. What you can do here is explore the library and restore books. Some books also needed purifying to remove the curses and shadowy taints. However, while doing all these, you will also need to assist visitors who come seeking assistance. You will need to provide them with books to help them with their endeavors.
With up to 40 hours of gameplay, this unique RPG allows you to decide how the story can unravel. There are nine different Legacies that you can choose from—including a Magnate and Archaeologist—with each one presenting its own unique tale that allows you to experience the game in different lights. Despite this intricate web of stories, the gameplay remains calming and relaxing.
Should you play it?
BOOK OF HOURS is a game that makes being a librarian a thrilling career. Sure it lacks combat, but the danger that the occult books have makeup for it. Moreover, there is more to do than simple cataloging of books as there are threats to the library that you need to look out for as you play. Overall, this is a game for bookworms.
