First look: Loophole

Swedish game developer Hidden Dinosaur has launched the official Web site for Loophole: Dragon Magic and Lemonade Pirates, its 3D adventure game based on the Niklas Krog's fantasy novel of the same name. The new site contains a general overview of the game, information about the gameworld and magic system, and a gallery of screenshots and character portraits.

Loophole is powered by Epic's Unreal engine, and it is set in a cartoon-style fantasy world filled with mythical beasts and magical powers. Players will assume the role of a young magician's apprentice who is sent on a quest to find seven magical pages before they fall into the hands of the dark forces trying to destroy the world. As players progress through the game, their character will grow in power and become a real magician. The game will feature a turn-based magic combat system with special visual effects.

No North American publisher or release date has been announced. For more information, visit the new Loophole Web site.