This was a very unique and interesting gaming experience! An interesting and nuanced take on the classic trope of trying again and again against a boss, with the twist that you are playing as the boss trying to keep the hero at bay.
The story begins as a classic action-adventure story, but swiftly evolves to something more. This makes the game worth a 5/5 from me.
If you want a deeper take from my side, I have a review bellow containing spoiler to the experience and story.
----- Spoiler to gameplay and story -----
The mechanics are enjoyable but eventually pretty predictable. The fighting is not necessarily scripted to be experienced as an action-fantasy game since the Hero's reactions to your attacks are carefully designed to fit the pace of the story. Sometimes it feels like the Hero is "letting" you hit them, to serve and progress the story, plot points and pacing.
But this game is not designed to be an action-adventure game, it's a narrative game which explores the blooming relation between the Hero and the player's character, the undying empress of darkness. What started out as a classic action-adventure story and dialogue, effectively evolves to a deeper conflict of different personalities, questions of fate and the meaning of life. One could say the Empress biggest fear is the fear of change where the change renders her irrelevant, which is why she is so steadfast of being the Eternal Tyrant of Darkness.
This is a really good story and fantastic game. The comments in this review about the predictable gameplay should be seen more as an analysis and not as a critique. Really well done game, I look forward to see what else the creator is coming up with in the future! <3
towards the end i expected the hero to walk in while burned the corpse of their previous run-through. Loved the game and there is so much left that could be done with the concept (but even if not it is already super impactful as is).
THIS GAME IS AMAZING, i swear, i only played it for like half an hour, but its the only game EVER except for minecraft that has left me speachless after i finished it, wich says a lot. Download this game RIGHT FRICKING NOW. The best free indie game ive ever played.
So I was playing normally, and she just suddenly started dying just by getting close to me. Then it got stuck in a loop where nothing happened. I spent a few minutes trying again to see if anything would change, but no — it was the same dialogue and the same loop, with the hero just dying whenever she got close to me. Did I do something wrong? Was I supposed to die to her instead?
Cool game idea and work out. Few notes tho, 1) the enemy knows to respond to moves I haven't even used yet, bit of a downer. Would be more fun if they actually learned from what you have used 2) It'd be fun if you could leave the bodies laying around at some point and have an interaction on that. Maybe aditional when you do remove the bodies again.
Will you work on the game after the steam release? I would really like to see more endings and interactions. Especially the hero walking in on her burning his corpse in a hug. Someone already mentioned that, I just so happen to also want that in the game.
Absolutely awesome project!!! I thoroughly enjoyed it. The character writing was wonderful!!! I think the hero and the queen would make a great pair. ^_^
Ougggh this broke my heart. The queen's eventual shift from just snapping the hero's body away to somberly embracing it killed me. Her ending is tragic, knowing she is not afforded the same change and freedom as the hero.
Downloaded the game and just opened it, but nothing happens when the game starts. It stays on the initial animation loop where a minion enters the room, but there's no dialog box, and nothing happens. I tried to download the game again and change the language, but it still locked me at the start.
INCREDIBLE GAME! In a short gameplay, the conversations and the Queen's demeanor has rendered me to pieces ;;; excellent work I absolutely enjoyed that
It's simply amazing how they flipped the script on the rogue-like genre. The dialogue feels like the characters while also letting the player feel in control of it. Short and sweet, it's a great example of an indi-game
I just played thisfor the first time and completed in under 20 minutes i think. However i think there are many endings to this but I haven't explored them yet but I hope to. I can say this was a fun experience. The dialogues were all well written and the pixel art looks good. I can recommend anyone to give it a try. Overall good game.
I loved this game so much that after it i played a bit with the hero and i found out that when you try doing the pacifist ending in your second form, at the end when the hero is trying to kill you once and for all the game is glitching out and you have to close the game and restart it. xD (^///^)
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superb!!!
Cara, que jogo bom!
Parabens!!!
Is there an ending were the queen gets the leave her thrown room and see the world?
This is so good, one of the best games I've played in a while.
the secret disrespect ending is amazing! love the interactions in this game, they feel so alive and not just like an npc but a real player
This was a very unique and interesting gaming experience!
An interesting and nuanced take on the classic trope of trying again and again against a boss, with the twist that you are playing as the boss trying to keep the hero at bay.
The story begins as a classic action-adventure story, but swiftly evolves to something more. This makes the game worth a 5/5 from me.
If you want a deeper take from my side, I have a review bellow containing spoiler to the experience and story.
----- Spoiler to gameplay and story -----
The mechanics are enjoyable but eventually pretty predictable. The fighting is not necessarily scripted to be experienced as an action-fantasy game since the Hero's reactions to your attacks are carefully designed to fit the pace of the story. Sometimes it feels like the Hero is "letting" you hit them, to serve and progress the story, plot points and pacing.
But this game is not designed to be an action-adventure game, it's a narrative game which explores the blooming relation between the Hero and the player's character, the undying empress of darkness. What started out as a classic action-adventure story and dialogue, effectively evolves to a deeper conflict of different personalities, questions of fate and the meaning of life. One could say the Empress biggest fear is the fear of change where the change renders her irrelevant, which is why she is so steadfast of being the Eternal Tyrant of Darkness.
This is a really good story and fantastic game. The comments in this review about the predictable gameplay should be seen more as an analysis and not as a critique. Really well done game, I look forward to see what else the creator is coming up with in the future! <3
For those interested, we are working with Mosu on bringing the game to Steam. Please see the Steam link in the bio above. Thanks!
that was awesome, i felt like i was reading a book, but you control the character, this was pure entertaiment
towards the end i expected the hero to walk in while burned the corpse of their previous run-through. Loved the game and there is so much left that could be done with the concept (but even if not it is already super impactful as is).
THIS GAME IS AMAZING, i swear, i only played it for like half an hour, but its the only game EVER except for minecraft that has left me speachless after i finished it, wich says a lot. Download this game RIGHT FRICKING NOW. The best free indie game ive ever played.
Pretty cool game
So I was playing normally, and she just suddenly started dying just by getting close to me. Then it got stuck in a loop where nothing happened. I spent a few minutes trying again to see if anything would change, but no — it was the same dialogue and the same loop, with the hero just dying whenever she got close to me. Did I do something wrong? Was I supposed to die to her instead?
Excellent excellent!
Cool game idea and work out.
Few notes tho,
1) the enemy knows to respond to moves I haven't even used yet, bit of a downer. Would be more fun if they actually learned from what you have used
2) It'd be fun if you could leave the bodies laying around at some point and have an interaction on that. Maybe aditional when you do remove the bodies again.
I love this concept, and the execution is perfect. 10/10
Super touching <3
Great game bro
will the game be released on steam? I'm ready to buy it if it comes out
Yes! It has now been announced!
Will you work on the game after the steam release? I would really like to see more endings and interactions. Especially the hero walking in on her burning his corpse in a hug. Someone already mentioned that, I just so happen to also want that in the game.
omfg such a good game! had so much fun!! tear a bit even . good job!
Absolutely awesome project!!! I thoroughly enjoyed it. The character writing was wonderful!!! I think the hero and the queen would make a great pair. ^_^
Seems like it was 28 minutes for me. Hero learned all moves so yeah gg. GOD game legit it wasn't just fun, it was amazing.
Brilliant! 10/10
Ougggh this broke my heart. The queen's eventual shift from just snapping the hero's body away to somberly embracing it killed me. Her ending is tragic, knowing she is not afforded the same change and freedom as the hero.
Another case of a game being literally art. 10/10
Downloaded the game and just opened it, but nothing happens when the game starts. It stays on the initial animation loop where a minion enters the room, but there's no dialog box, and nothing happens. I tried to download the game again and change the language, but it still locked me at the start.
eu adorei o jogo, muito bem feito, arte linda, tradução boa, ideia muito interessante, PORÉM...... Souls Like com PAUSE???? HORRIVEL, -40/10 >>>:(
I wish it was playable on browser
What can I say, that's true art
It's really a bomb. I've seen it in Tiktok for a long time, but now I decided to pass
increíble muy entretenido
Found out about this game from a Facebook reel. Just simply fantastic. My only complaint is that there isn't more. What a gem.
INCREDIBLE GAME! In a short gameplay, the conversations and the Queen's demeanor has rendered me to pieces ;;; excellent work I absolutely enjoyed that
Why no steam? Seen a youtube short about this game and went to steam for insta-buy
Since its 20 mins, would be cool to be able to play as 3-6 bosses, or just keep adding bosses/heroes over time
This would do numbers on Steam - hoping to see it there one day. All the best, great concept and art style
because it is a satire/parody of elden ring, and there are implications with selling it
This was such a fantastic experience! bravo
It's simply amazing how they flipped the script on the rogue-like genre. The dialogue feels like the characters while also letting the player feel in control of it. Short and sweet, it's a great example of an indi-game
I just played thisfor the first time and completed in under 20 minutes i think. However i think there are many endings to this but I haven't explored them yet but I hope to. I can say this was a fun experience. The dialogues were all well written and the pixel art looks good. I can recommend anyone to give it a try. Overall good game.
Wow, amazing, thanks!
Great work
I loved this game so much that after it i played a bit with the hero and i found out that when you try doing the pacifist ending in your second form, at the end when the hero is trying to kill you once and for all the game is glitching out and you have to close the game and restart it. xD (^///^)