1001 Threads Of Mizan Could Be The Arabian Nights Game You’ve Been Waiting For

The big-budget gaming business has always been predominantly concerned with North America, Europe, and Japan. There haven't been all that many big titles, especially recently, that allowed us to explore the cultures and mythologies of the rest of the world. Enter 1001 Threads of Mizan, a newly announced action-adventure fantasy title from MBC Game Studio, based on the folklore and stories of One Thousand and One Nights. We got to spend some hands-on time with 1001 Threads before its big reveal at Gamescom's Opening Night Live, and it seems like this one might end up being a surprisingly clever one. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9boclMow7JA In 1001 Threads, an ancient and power-hungry Jinn is determined to tear down the barrier between the physical world and the spiritual one, and it has unleashed a bunch of other, lesser Jinn into the world of Mizan to help make that happen. To stop the Jinn's plans, players must choose one of three hero characters and battle against the big bad's supernatural forces, which includes some impressively gargantuan bosses, either alone or in co-op. It's an original tale that includes pieces of many of the stories of One Thousand and One Nights, simi…