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Darker Tides

A beast of unmeasurable power is rising from the depths of the sea, it seeks to engulf the world with it's dark tentacles, it's up to Aala to stop the Kraken.

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March 9, 2023
3 years and 146 days ago
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About the Game

SUMMARY


This is a 2D old-school RPG in the vein of Last Heroes and Skyfall.

Aala is a curious and dedicated young woman living with her brother in the peaceful village of Whitehollow. With an ever increasing curiousity for stories, she found a great source of them in an older villager named Dagon. A seasoned pirate who sailed all four corners of the world in his youth. One day, Aala hears from Dagon a different story, one that will change her life forever, one in which she is the hero.

A beast of unmeasurable power is rising from the depths of the sea, it seeks to engulf the world with it's dark tentacles, it's up to Aala to stop the Kraken.

FEATURES


  • Mythological storyline taking reference from the greath myths and fairy tales
  • A vast and varied world to explore, from snowy places, to green and desertic ones
  • Sidequests to complete that adds to the world's lore
  • A quest journal to keep track of your objectives
  • Mouse support
  • Over 15 hours of gameplay