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Runnyk

A 2D mini action RPG about Runnyk, a viking who goes on a journey for the Four Magical Runes to find a way to save his beloved.

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May 4, 2022
4 years and 91 days ago
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About the Game

Runnyk, is a 2D mini action RPG, which tells the story about a brave viking called Runnyk, who travels through cold lands inhabited by many evil creatures, trying to find the Four Magical Runes for the chance to save his beloved.

Play as Runnyk, who was a quite lonely viking, until he met a very special person. But suddenly one day, she gets sick from an unknown disease. Runnyk try everything but with no success, he prays to Odin everyday to help find the cure, but Odin does not respond. A sorceress then say to Runnyk that he needs be prepared to sacrifice his own life in order to find the Four Magical Runes, so he can met Odin himself in the Untouched Lands and ask for help.

During Runnyk's journey, he will face many powerful creatures and will find some friends too, who will help him on his quest. Also the more Runnyk face his enemies, the more he become strong so he can defeat the Ancient creatures who guards the Magical Runes!

FEATURES
- Visit four different winter themed scenarios;
- Some Norse Mythology References;
- Colorful 8-bit style graphics;
- Four Magical Rune Powers;
- Many useful Items to find;
- Simplified leveling system;
- Open World with many alternative paths.