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To Light: Ex Umbra

Plagued by tangible darkness, a princess and a young man guided by a mysterious force must travel across the world to find the secret to defeating the darkness once and for all. They must journey To Light.

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February 28, 2019
7 years and 157 days ago
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About the Game

The once thriving Kingdom of Ecclesia is teetering on the edge of collapse. The King is gone, and the Queen has turned into a ruthless tyrant. But worst of all, the Princess is plagued by darkness. Physical, tangible darkness that destroys everything it touches. When she crosses paths with a young man driven by a mysterious force, they set out to find a way to defeat the darkness, and bring peace back to the kingdom. They must travel to the farthest reaches of the world to find the way they can finally be free. They must journey To Light.

Key Features



  • A story-driven classic JRPG

  • Around 20 hours of gameplay

  • Beautifully illustrated cast of characters

  • 50+ custom enemies to encounter and challenge

  • Optional side quests to undertake

  • Positive allegorical message about overcoming darkness