Esteem - The little wolf saga
Esteem is an emotional RPG about Laisa, a young wolf cub who must confront her fears and insecurities to save her village. Explore a fantasy world where self-esteem influences battles and challenges. 2nd place in the Best Indie Game award at BGS 2024!
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When a mysterious entity known as The Void steals the Essence Crystal, life in the village begins to fade. Emotions vanish, motivation dwindles, and people slowly become empty shells of themselves. Now, Laisa must leave everything behind and embark on a journey through a world consumed by fear, uncertainty, and darkness. But the greatest battle may not be against monsters. It may be against her own insecurities. A journey about emotions, courage, and self-esteem. In Esteem, your emotional state directly affects gameplay. As Laisa battles fear and low self-esteem, the world around her becomes more dangerous. Enemies grow stronger, challenges become more difficult, and even simple battles can turn into insurmountable obstacles. To stay strong, you need to help others, build friendships, care for animals, explore the world, and discover what truly gives Laisa the strength to keep going.
A Story About Growing Up
Experience a thrilling adventure about friendship, fear, and learning to believe in yourself.
Fish, care for animals, help the residents, and strengthen your bonds with the people around you.
Laisa's self-esteem directly influences her combat, exploration, and the challenges she faces throughout the adventure.
Collect rare materials and craft unique items with Alice's help to enhance your journey.
Face dangerous enemies in strategic turn-based combat, where confidence can be the difference between victory and defeat.
Discover hidden areas, forgotten secrets, and magical places full of dangers and wonders.
