Heroes Of The Dark Prophecy

Dive into the enthralling world of "Heroes of the Dark Prophecy" - an action-packed single-player RPG adventure where your choices dictate the fate of Vasconie, a kingdom on the brink.



Born from the innovative young minds at Cooperative Literate Games, in collaboration with 3Mind Games, this project is a beacon of creativity and innovation in indie gaming.

Set in a dark fantasy universe inspired by a classic tabletop RPG game, the game invites you to navigate a land riddled with conflict, magic, and impending doom. Will you emerge as the savior or the destroyer of this richly woven world?

The game itself offers a deep, story-driven experience where you'll face formidable foes, make critical decisions, and deal with the consequences of your actions. From the desolate south, where the Legions of Balar gather, to the frostbitten territories of Düsterke, every corner of this world and its narrative is waiting to unfold before your eyes. With the option to play as one of five unique characters, each with their own abilities, the gameplay is as diverse as the world is vast.



In the heart of this struggle stands Aubeikay, a city of light and hope, challenging the creeping shadows with its valiant knights and paladins. Your journey through Vasconie will be one of discovery, challenge, and the power of choice. Will your actions herald salvation or spell doom for this intricate world?

Heroes of the Dark Prophecy

Heroes of the Dark Prophecy immerses players in a medieval dark fantasy world where every choice carries weight, shaping both the journey and its ultimate outcome. As a third-person, single-player Action-RPG built in Unreal Engine 5, the game delivers a stunningly detailed and immersive experience. Players take control of one of five unique characters, each with distinct abilities, and have the freedom to switch between them in most situations—except during key story-driven moments. This flexibility allows for a deeply personalized gameplay experience, where different perspectives influence the unfolding war and the evolving narrative.

Combat is at the heart of the adventure, offering an innovative action-based system that blends real-time battles with tactical decision-making. Players will face formidable bosses, battle waves of enemies, and navigate a world where every encounter tests both skill and strategy. The game's mechanics encourage exploration and experimentation, allowing players to restart from checkpoints to experience alternate outcomes. A comprehensive career system, an intricate inventory, and a refined spell-casting mechanism—adapted from the Master’s Quests: Fantasy RPG tabletop game—provide additional layers of customization and progression, ensuring a deep and engaging role-playing experience

Beyond combat, Heroes of the Dark Prophecy offers an expansive world filled with opportunities for crafting, trading, and forging alliances. The detailed crafting system lets players create and enhance gear, while an evolving economy introduces dynamic trade interactions. The game is designed for long-term engagement, with planned DLCs and a Season Pass set to expand its lore and gameplay features. With its richly woven narrative, immersive world-building, and the freedom to shape the story, this adventure transcends the traditional boundaries of good and evil, offering a uniquely tailored RPG experience where every decision matters.

Pillars of the game  

• Fight your way through waves of enemies, and defeat powerful bosses!
  
  
  
  
  
  • Players engage enemies through an innovative action combat system, navigating a rich story filled with diverse characters. They must choose whether to fight or flee in dynamic encounters against various opponents, utilizing a combat system inspired by the TTRPG Master's Quests: Fantasy RPG.
  
  
  
  • Defeat formidable bosses and legendary heroes in this short yet intense tale of war, battles, morality, and survival.
• Change the story by making tough choices and forming alliances.
  
  
  
  
  
  • Every decision matters, shaping the ending and determining your path through enemy territory. Will you carve a path of destruction, or inspire others to follow you?
  • Live with the consequences of your decisions, and survive them! Every action carries weight in this intense adventure, where survival depends on your ability to adapt. Designed and written by a seasoned team of writers and designers, the game immerses you in the rich lore of the TTRPG that inspired it. Each decision can tip the balance of war, trigger unforeseen events, or even seal your fate. Will you endure the trials ahead, or fall to the chaos of battle?
• Forge Your Path: Loot, Craft, Enchant, and Evolve.
  
  
  
  
  
  • Shape your character’s journey, manage your inventory, craft powerful gear, and cast spells using refined and streamlined systems inspired by the original TTRPG. Experience strategic gameplay that retains the best elements of the tabletop original while delivering a smooth and engaging video game experience, designed for deep yet accessible progression.
  
  
  
  
  
  • Tailor your character’s career, appearance, and equipment to match your playstyle. Shape their journey by customizing even the smallest details, influencing both their evolution and the unfolding dark fantasy narrative.
• Play with up to 5 different characters, each with unique abilities.
  
  
  
  
  
  • From the desolate south, where the Legions of Balar gather, to the frostbitten lands of Düsterke, a vast world awaits. Unravel its mysteries and shape its story as one of five unique characters, each with distinct abilities, ensuring a gameplay experience as rich and varied as the world itself.
  
  
  
  
  
  • Take control of your journey by choosing which of the five unique characters to play in most situations. Each choice offers a different perspective, shaping not only your gameplay experience but also the unfolding war. While certain moments require a specific character, the freedom to switch ensures a dynamic and personalized approach to every challenge.
    
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      Mazugh - The warlord & chieftain of the Bones Pickers
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      Kozzaxx - The goblin thief
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      Jezzara - The dark elf sorceress
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      Nyxaroth - The shadow demon assassin
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      Azzaz - The half-demon virago

Recognition

Heroes of the Dark Prophecy earned the the title of Best in Play 2022 and was selected to participate in the 10th Anniversary of The MIX during the GDC 2022.

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