Gamervision reports:
''The game is set in 1922 in the fictional town of New Arcadia, a world combining elements of steampunk, H.P. Lovecraft, and America in the Roaring 20s. This alternate but familiar universe gives writers Mike Krahulik and Jerry Holkins (Gabe and Tycho's real-life counterparts) plenty of room to stretch their comic legs and spin a surprisingly captivating story.
The first thing you do in OtRSPoD is create your character. Although there aren't a ton of customization options (face shape, body shape, and some clothing options) you can certainly get close to a Penny Arcade-looking version of you. You then become the star of an opening two-dimensional cinematic, in which your home is destroyed by a giant robot. You then spend the game going to one of the four levels where you gather clues, friends and items to help you learn the truth behind the robot's origin, its intent, and even the truths of the gods themselves.
Throughout the levels you'll come across trashcans, crates, and other containers filled with power-ups. These include healing items, potions to increase battle stats and others that will decrease those of your enemies. I found myself going after as many of these as possible, as their contents proved to be invaluable during combat.''
