See through the eyes of a knight whose order has long been forgotten…
What’s in the demo:
The demo shows part of one location and introduces the main game’s themes, mechanics, atmosphere, and central conflict.
What’s not in the demo:
- All locations, plotlines, and abilities
- The full depth and dynamism of Weaver combat (these are taught gradually)
- The complete tension and narrative
- Final polish and finishing touches
What’s in the full game:
Darkrite: The Blight of Love tells two intertwined stories that explore tragic grief, generational trauma, and depression.
This game is made for fellow fans of old-school RPGs who prefer focused storytelling; the game aims to respect your time while stirring the mind and heart.
features:
- Developed by a heartbroken person
- Foreshadows a planned expansion with a style change I think you’ll enjoy
- Play as a visual novel – or – with paced ARPG combat: old school but with some twists
- Retro RPG graphics inspired by love for games like Ultima, Diablo, the original Baldur’s Gate
- A serious, literary tone but… (see next bullet)
- An unlikely vampire ally – who makes subtle game references (hint cough Adoring Fan cough) but has character development crucial to the entire story
- A small, focused setting that doesn’t meander in its worldbuilding
- Hints at the larger Darkrite lore which started as a tabletop campaign still going today
- Meant to “feel” like a fantasy novel
- Handcrafted, intentional writing