Legends of Amberland II: The Song of Trees

Pineapple Works and Silver Lemur Games have brought their retro-inspired RPG Legends of Amberland II: The Song of Trees to Xbox, launching today for $19.99/€19.99 with a 15% launch discount. This follows the Nintendo Switch release earlier this week, expanding access to what developers describe as a deliberate homage to 1990s dungeon crawlers.

Streamlined Nostalgia

The Song of Trees targets players seeking authentic classic RPG mechanics without the tedious elements that aged poorly. The first-person, grid-based movement and turn-based combat recall titles like Might & Magic and Wizardry, whilst modern conveniences like quick travel and streamlined inventory management address common frustrations from the original era.

Players control a party of seven adventurers through an open world, with the developers promising fast-paced combat and manageable completion times. The approach deliberately avoids the endless grinding that characterises many contemporary RPGs, instead focusing on accessible adventure design.

Polish Development Heritage

Silver Lemur Games, operated by Chris Koźmik, specialises in retro-inspired cRPGs and turn-based strategy games. Publisher Pineapple Works brings considerable indie game experience, having handled titles including Death and Taxes and the original Legends of Amberland.

The game features rich world lore spanning the series whilst requiring no prior knowledge, ensuring newcomers can jump directly into this entry. With its fairy tale tone and heroic adventure themes, The Song of Trees positions itself as a lighter alternative to grimdark fantasy prevalent in modern RPGs.

Xbox players now have access to this unapologetically classic dungeon crawler, complete with the quality-of-life improvements that make retro gaming palatable for contemporary audiences.