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A Plunge into Darkness

What happens when a group of friends decides to visit a mysterious, haunted castle? What started as a bit of fun is about to become a life-changing event for them. But the real question is: can they make it out of the castle alive?

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Developer
Aldorlea
Publisher
Aldorlea
Release
March 19, 2020
6 years and 136 days ago
Steam Reviews
Mostly Positive34 reviews73.5%

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About the Game

SUMMARY


Night falls on a group of friends roleplaying together, and as eyelids become heavy, bedtime seems to be the only option.
But Sven has another idea. He wants to show his friends an old castle that hasn't been inhabitated for centuries. Good or bad idea?
Despite a bit of reluctance from some, the group enters the castle and decides to give it a short visit. What started as a bit of fun is about to become a life-changing event for them. But the real question is: can they make it out of the castle alive?

FEATURES


  • 6 playable characters
  • A battle party of 6 characters simultaneously
  • About 4 hours of gameplay
  • High production values and quality "dark" atmosphere for a deeper immersion
  • Customize your characters - they get different boosts for killing enemy bosses (including optional ones)
  • Visible encounters
  • Mouse control
  • An Halloween tale full of twists and turns
  • Grim, immersive atmosphere

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