Escape the Cursed Forest: A Simple, Non-Combat RPG
Embark on a captivating journey as a seasoned hunter in this minimalist RPG. Your goal? Escape a cursed forest teeming with unexpected challenges. The game features intuitive controls, utilizing a maximum of three buttons at any given time (excluding the main menu).
Prologue:
You, the village's best hunter, arrive at a national hunting tournament held near the royal capital. Upon waking after your first night camping, you discover a disturbing scene: the campsite, once bustling with hunters, is deserted. The national guard, responsible for overseeing the tournament, has vanished. Your attempts to find your way back to the entrance are thwarted by the forest's strange, disorienting nature – you repeatedly find yourself back in the same location. This is no ordinary forest…
The Elven Curse:
Aided by a mysterious quarter-elf named Foria, you must unravel the secrets of the "Elven Curse" plaguing the woods. Foria, despite his youthful appearance, offers cryptic assistance, drawing upon the forest's ancient spirits to aid your escape.
Gameplay Features:
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Character Creation: While you cannot manually customize your character, you can reroll your stats as often as needed before starting the game. Stat increases upon leveling up are only visible on this screen.
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Exploration: Navigate the forest by exploring unexplored areas. The success of each exploration attempt is determined by your character's stats and the area's "fog depth."
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Encounters: You'll encounter various creatures, from wolves to surprisingly aggressive frogs and rabbits. Defeating them yields materials for trading with Foria. Unlike typical RPGs, there's no leveling up through combat. Battles are entirely avoidable, though this requires skill, strategy, and a bit of luck. As a hunter, you use a bow and arrow, requiring you to maintain a safe distance to attack effectively. Closing the distance invites a one-sided attack. You can choose to withdraw or use a "flash" ball provided by Foria to escape.
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Cloak System: Craft a cloak from gathered materials (branches, resin, leather) to enhance your abilities. You can layer up to three cloaks, with each layer adding to the stat boost. Be warned: your cloaks can be damaged and eventually tear.
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Skill Selection: Choose from a variety of randomly presented skills, adding a layer of strategic depth to your gameplay.
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Material Gathering & Crafting: Collect materials and engage in simple crafting and alchemy.
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Auto-Save: The game features an auto-save system, but the save timing is not continuous (e.g., it doesn't save during battles). For a guaranteed save, exit the application from the base menu.
What's New in Version 1.2 (Last Updated Dec 18, 2024):
- Bug fix: Addressed an issue causing unexpected transitions to the character creation mode.
- (Previous versions included minor bug fixes, text corrections, and credit additions.)
Prepare for a unique RPG experience focused on exploration, resource management, and strategic decision-making within a beautifully rendered, albeit perilous, forest.
