Rise of the Village Hero

This Steam Early Access game is currently not a finished game and may or may not change significantly over the course of development. To learn more about Steam Early Access, please visit Steam Early Access FAQ on Steam Website. About me and my game: Rise of the Village Hero is my first RPG and commercially released game. I am a game development graduate named Silviu, running my solo game development studio, and this game originally started as a university module assessment. However, I have continued to work on it ever since. I have always wanted to make an RPG, and the story is inspired by the location where I was born in Romania, which is the Dobrogea region. I hope you enjoy the game. Please purchase it if you wish to support its development. I will continue to upload updates to my game and strive to make it as good as possible. Please feel free to leave feedback inside the game feedback form by pressing F12. I will also keep you all posted on any updates on my social media as well as on my discord and my Steam posts here. Thank you for your consideration and for supporting my game. Story Embark on a heroic journey of adventure, slaying monsters and restoring peace in this indie RPG, Rise of the Village Hero, set in the enchanting Kingdom of Dobroja. As the hunter Guy, return to find your village under attack by orcs and goblins. Save your home, uncover the cause of the devastation, and restore peace by traversing challenging terrain, interacting with factions, and fulfilling objectives. Uncover treasures, explore dungeons, and save the kingdom. Embrace your destiny and become the hero Dobroja needs! Difficulty Rise of the Village Hero presents some level of difficulty. Initially, you embody a hunter facing an army of orcs, a challenge for which his skills are not ideally suited. At the outset, he is not yet shaped into a hero. The game is designed with a learning curve in mind. Utilise health and stamina potions judiciously and upgrade your weapons and armour whenever possible. Take your time, use the camera to zoom out and assess enemy positions, and avoid rushing into large groups of enemies. Saving frequently is also a good thing to do. Rise of the Village Hero features permanent death as well. Upon starting the game, you will be prompted to name your save. Be sure to utilise the quick save function regularly to prevent loss of progress. Features Combat: Combat is straightforward yet engaging, combining melee and ranged attacks with newly introduced abilities. Players have shared how satisfying it feels to take on monsters like orcs, skeletons, and ghosts, all while facing the added challenge of permadeath. This mechanic heightens the tension, making every encounter feel meaningful and rewarding. Abilities I've added combat abilities to keep battles engaging and versatile. Combat Ability: Whirlwind Pirouette Unlockable at start of the game after completing the first tutorial quest, this skill deals damage to enemies within range. Upgrade it up to level 5 by purchasing from shops. Equip it via the quick action bar ideally used when player is surrounded by enemies.  Healing ability: Healing chant   Players can now use the Healing chant ability to recover health. It consumes stamina and has a cooldown. Upgradeable to level 10, it can be purchased from shops or earned as a quest reward or found around in the world. This should add a variety in ways players can heal. Dialogues, quests and leveling up: NPC interactions are sometimes lighthearted, funny, and sassy, adding to the game’s charm. The story, is further enriched through quests, dialogue, and the overarching theme of protecting the village. Inventory management and shops: Discover a variety of loot throughout the world—dropped by enemies, found in hidden spots, or earned as quest rewards. Manage your inventory with different types of health potions, gear, and weapons. Sell surplus items to stock up on better equipment, giving you the edge you need in your heroic struggle. Exploring Interiors (more to be added):   Zoom in/out on the action: