Children of Birch
"Children of the Birch" is a dark fantasy metroidvania inspired by the mythology of various Slavic peoples and combining a sophisticated platformer with a depressing narrative.
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An all-consuming ancient evil in the form of the Dark Forest has engulfed many Slavic settlements. Will you be able to discover the truth and awaken the light in this eerie place?
"Children of the Birch" is a Slavic dark fantasy metroidvania inspired by classic games in this genre and the mythology of various Slavic peoples.
Narrative
You wake up in an unknown place, surrounded by darkness and silence, with only the soft rustle of leaves trying to break the eternal silence. Your hands and feet are tied, and you realize that you are tied to a dying oak tree. You are exhausted, and your face has long been covered with bloody streaks. Summoning the last of your strength, you tear the decrepit, but still tenacious, rope. Falling from a tree, you see a single path that leads you into the unknown... Do you dare to find out what awaits you on this unknown path? The choice is yours!
Game Features
Reinterpreted mythological creatures of Slavic peoples, closely related to game elements.
The non-standard world of the Slavic epic, striking in its appearance!
Darkly ugly creatures that fill the Forest and represent its flora and fauna.
Classic but reinterpreted platformer elements.
The plot is filled with different elements: horror, drama and even comedy!
Explore the wonderful world of the Dark Forest! Meet charismatic characters who reveal to you a piece of this ill-fated place and get from them not only knowledge, but also power!
An expressive PixelArt style of play. Inspired not only by classics, but also by modern works in this style.
Fighting in the style of "souls": use a roll, dodge, attack enemies not only with one swing, but also with certain abilities!
Non-standard bosses, the battles with which are of some complexity and interest.
