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About the Game

The world of Ephemore and its inhabitants have been ravaged by a cataclysmic plague known as the Spiritblight. Even the gods, who descended from the heavens to fight the curse, succumbed to the catastrophe. With their dying breath, these deities created the Final Bastion, a land free from the Spiritblight, or so they thought. Rumors have spread that this living corruption has somehow broken through this last haven. You awaken inside this sanctuary as Dew, a strange creature with seemingly no past, and an equally strange weapon that is able to resist the scourge.

The heart of any good metroidvania is finding your own path forward, instead of the game itself directing the roads you take. It's finding that one cave behind a breakable wall, leading to a powerful upgrade. It's looking at the undiscovered parts of your map and theorizing what could possibly be located there. It's finding that one subtle doorway that opens up to a massive new region. We never want there to be a singular path or method to experiencing progression. Conflict is a key part of any good narrative, and that is no different in Dewborne Dawn. This conflict takes the form of Spiritblight, who aim to stop you at every turn. Whether its small beasts that can be dealt with from a quick slash of your blade, or elite bosses that require strategic approaches and quick reflexes, you will constantly need to stay on your toes to survive in this post-calamity world.

One of our most exciting additions, that I think sets us apart from many other metroidvanias, is our focus on the recruitment of party members, which help in various ways in combat. These allies aren't simply just combat tools. They each have a deep connection with the lore of the world and the narrative of Dew's journey. Sometimes they will simply join you as you progress through the world. Other times, you will need to actively perform specific quests in order to gain their trust. Each of these potential friends have their own stories to tell, and their own conflicts that need resolution. Every single ally provides something unique in combat, and attempting to befriend them all will be more than beneficial to your cause.