Grendel and the Lost Souls

Grendel and the Lost Souls is a 2D Platform game set in a dark and desolate medieval world. In it, the player takes on the role of Grendel Nightsword, a young warrior who wakes up in an unknown world, seemingly abandoned by humans. Their mission is to uncover the truth about what has happened and find a way to undo the curse that has befallen the land. The game tackles complex and deep themes such as religion and mental disorders, utilizing elements of psychological horror.

The atmosphere of the game is dark and mysterious, with visuals drawn in a pixel art style that offers a nostalgic yet modern feel. The goal is to create an immersive experience that captivates the player from the beginning and makes them feel part of Grendel's world. The game offers varied gameplay mechanics such as puzzle-solving, item collecting, combat, defense, and movement.

The puzzles are challenging and progressively complex, requiring the player to pay close attention to puzzle descriptions and the hints provided by Emeric Riddlemage. Collecting Sanity items is essential for progressing in the game, and combat and defense strategies are important for facing enemies and completing objectives. Movement is also crucial for exploring the world and discovering new areas.

Grendel and the Lost Souls draws inspiration from other popular games such as The Bounty Huntress, Blasphemous, The Bridge, and Dark Souls, offering a gameplay experience that combines elements from these games in a unique way. The game was developed in Unity, allowing for a high level of quality and flexibility in creating game elements and potentially integrating different platforms in the future.

Grendel and the Lost Souls aims to offer a more unusual experience for a 2D Platform game, with a distinct story and a dark and immersive atmosphere. With elements of psychological horror, challenging puzzles, and varied gameplay mechanics, this game seeks to be a challenging adventure for players who enjoy difficult gameplay and deep, intriguing stories.

Prototype game developed in 1 month at the Game Developent Course at SENAC Barbacena, Brazil.

Developers: Samuel Firmino and Taywan Luiggi
Coding support: João Vítor Gonçalves (Converting Minds)

Developed in Unity Engine.

Original assets from Unity Store.