Beneath The Tyrant
A downloadable game
I am currently working on a new Kings Field Mod/ Stand alone game in Sword of Moonlight engine.
What you can expect. A decent sized open world with 6 maps full of content. An all new soundtrack created by me using synths both digital and analog aswell as some minor guitar work recorded through an old Line 6 spider. I have used some public domain samples for extra atmosphere.
Storyboards using artwork by one of my favourite artists the legendary Gustave Doré (Public domain)
The cover art/title image is entitled 'The Goethe Monument' by Carl Gustav Carus (1832)
Some new textures and assets thanks to Verdite cat and the members of the Sword of Moonlight discord.
Around 10 hours gameplay with lots of hidden content and lore. Multiple paths/options towards end game objectives. Plenty of grinding and exploring to be had aswell as optional lore for the RPG enthusiasts. Lots of varying enemies and a challenging difficulty level with finite amount of items. So once again resource management is key. Saving will be at points this time not in the menu at this stage.
Being a SoM game it will run on older systems like win 95/98 no worries with minimal hardware requirements. I think higher end Pentium IIs can run the engine. Vram requirements minimal
The release date will be when I'm confident it's ready to go. As of the 5th of March 2025 the game is around 50% complete. I'm not pressed for time and deadlines these days thankfully.
In the mean time you can watch the trailer and try my previous SoM games 'Bane of Oakenshade' and the short sequel 'Below the Oak'
Updated | 2 days ago |
Status | In development |
Author | Hodslate |
Genre | Role Playing |
Tags | Atmospheric, Dark, Fantasy, Magic, Medieval, Retro, Souls-like, Swords, Wizards |
Development log
- 80% complete2 days ago
- Update10 days ago
- Screenshots!!!22 days ago
- Soundscape Elements23 days ago
- Updates and Features23 days ago
- Update31 days ago
Comments
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Looks like Kings Field. I am hyped!
It is the Kings Field engine!
Realy nice. I wish to be able to learn use this engine too one day. Or do u need any help from a little dev? I only know about GB Studio lol. Cant wait i can play this game!
I'm all good thanks. It's an easy engine to use it's just buggy and hard to get working on modern hardware.
Download the engine and have a mess around it's great. If. I need a hand I'll let you know. Likewise for you I will check your stuff
Nice Trailer, i want to play
Thanks. I look forward to it.
Very nice!
Cheers
There's lots of new assets going into this. It's not breaking new ground by any means but it's definitely got a breath of fresh air about it. There are some really cool SoM projects on the go at the moment.
Interesting. Always cool to see what happens next from game to game within SoM community. Despite how simplistic/outdated (compared to modern engines) tools are, creators often manage to come up with very cool creative tricks, or perhaps simply charming moments and memorable atmosphere. Best wishes!
Thank you I've added and continue to add some different elements day by day.
Thank you for your support over multiple years. I have included you in the 'special thanks' section of the credits. If you wish to be removed I will do so
You're kind for doing that. Thanks.