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Dread Trials

A century of war between two great kingdoms has bled the lands dry of men. Conscripted to fight, they have all but perished on the battlefield.Now, with no one left to defend their homes, the women must take up arms and carry on the fight...

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April 23, 2026
100 days ago
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Very Positive173 reviews83.2%

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About the Game

A century of war between two great kingdoms has bled the lands dry of men. Conscripted to fight, they have all but perished on the battlefield.Now, with no one left to defend their homes, the women must take up arms and carry on the fight...

Key Features

- Explore a Perilous World: Adventure through lands teeming with vicious monsters, ruthless bandits, and enemy soldiers. Develop your character's strength and skills to prepare for the epic battles that lie ahead.

- Dynamic Action-RPG Combat: Engage in a combat system that is easy to learn but offers deep strategic possibilities. Freely develop your character's abilities across various skill trees to match your fighting style.

- Deep Skill Customization via the Rune System: Discover and equip powerful Runes to augment and transform your skills. Mix and match to create a unique build that perfectly suits your playstyle.

- Survive and Escape: This is a harsh world where defeat doesn't always mean death. When captured by enemies, use your wits to escape your bonds and live to fight another day.

- From Foe to Friend: Subdue your enemies in battle instead of killing them. Break their will and earn their loyalty to turn dangerous adversaries into powerful new allies for your party.