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Audio-only RPG The Vale launches its accessible adventure in AugustA blind princess fights her way home

A blind princess fights her way home

The Vale - A woman wearing armor and holding a sword and shield stands in the foreground of a valley that’s colored red in sunset.

The Vale: Shadow Of The Crown is the story of a princess, blind since birth, exiled to the edge of the kingdom when her older brother takes the throne. After her convoy is ambushed, she’ll have to make her way home through dangerous territory. Falling Squirrel say that the story-led adventure features “challenging battles, exciting quests, and AAA quality voice acting performances from dozens of acclaimed voice actors.” You can hear all that down here in its release date trailer.

The Vale: Shadow of the Crown (Blind Accessible Audio Game) – Launch TrailerWatch on YouTube

The Vale: Shadow of the Crown (Blind Accessible Audio Game) – Launch Trailer

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The Vale was developed with consultation from the Canadian National Institute for the Blind. Falling Squirrel explain some of the tech and design behind creating an audio-only game.

It’s around a five hour adventure, Falling Squirrel say, complete with boss batles and other encounters, soundscapes for various environments, and 20 side quests along the way.

You’ll find The Vale overon SteamandItchwhen it launches on August 19th. It also has a demo available to try on Steam.