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Secret of Dawnstone

Secret of Dawnstone is an action adventure set in an Alpine open world - featuring changing seasons, folklore-inspired monsters, and enemies that stay dead. Inspired by classics like Zelda, Secret of Mana, and Gothic II.

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A.P.L. Studios
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A.P.L. Studios
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About the Game

Secret of Dawnstone is an action adventure that takes you into an open world inspired by the Alps. Between snow-covered peaks, mysterious forests, and ancient mountain huts, you will explore a village full of riddles and legends.

Over the course of your journey, you will experience changing seasons - from bright summer to deep winter. Each season transforms the world, opens new paths, brings unique dangers, and even alters the enemies you encounter. But beware: defeated foes stay dead - until the seasons turn or a new chapter of your story begins.

On your adventure you will face Alpine folklore creatures such as the Perchten, the Kasamandl, or the legendary Zlatorog. With every encounter, you come closer to uncovering the mysteries of the village “Dawnstone”.

Features

  • Alpine Open World: Explore a handcrafted pixel world inspired by the Alps.

  • Changing Seasons: Summer, autumn, winter, and spring change the world, enemies, and quests.

  • Folklore Creatures: Confront Perchten, gnomes, mountain spirits, and other mythical beings.

  • Defeated enemies: Defeated enemies stay dead - until new seasons begin.

  • Mysterious Village: Meet quirky villagers and discover quests.

  • Atmospheric Music: Enjoy a soundscape inspired by Alpine instruments and traditions mixed with retro video game music.

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