We’ve been dished our next look at the still-in-development Penny Arcade-based game, Penny Arcade Adventures: On The Rain-Slick Precipice Of Darkness. Unlike the disappointing demonstration clip that slipped loose upon us last year, these new clips offer us a deeper look into the gameplay itself.

Along with the much-anticipated cell shading, what’s most visible is the game’s turn-based style of combat. Those who have played Final Fantasy X should find the charge attacks to be very familiar. It also appears that each character’s individual style is faithful to both their webcomic and creative counterparts. Gabe brawls in the way you might see in a fighting game (Gabe being an SNK 2D fighter devotee) and Tycho approaches a fist-fight as one would in a tabletop RPG, his nose buried in a game system tome…and violently insane.

So far, I’m impressed! Graphical improvements aside, what’s been most reassuring for me is seeing that the Penny Arcade style of humor has been kept in tact. Given it’s origins, high standards should be expected for not only the gameplay, but for the laugh-factor as well. From the sarcastic dialog to the silly names of attack moves, the game so far maintains the Penny Arcade spirit.

Still no word on a release date, but as long as quality is the main focus, I’ll accept the “when it’s done” approach to development.

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