On September 5th, the full version of Sin Slayers, a pixel-art RPG in a dark fantasy setting, will be released on Steam. The game is in the top 200 most wishlisted games on Steam and the demo version of Sin Slayers: The First Sin was downloaded more than 100,000 times.
Sin Slayers is a dark RPG set in a treacherous underworld. The player will need to create, equip and lead a team of heroes, each with their own pros and cons that you must incorporate into your strategy. To escape your doom, you must slay the seven Sin Lords. Fight in JRPG-inspired turn-based combat and explore a roguelike world, thanks to randomly generated maps and encounters, and the varying difficulty of every playthrough.
Sin Slayers is a dark RPG set in a treacherous underworld. The player will need to create, equip and lead a team of heroes, each with their own pros and cons that you must incorporate into your strategy. To escape your doom, you must slay the seven Sin Lords. Fight in JRPG-inspired turn-based combat and explore a roguelike world, thanks to randomly generated maps and encounters, and the varying difficulty of every playthrough.
The demo version of Sin Slayers: The First Sin received a lot of positive feedback from players and the press.
Free demo on Steam: link
“We got huge feedback from players of the demo. This helped us focus on gameplay and balance improvements that have made the game much more exciting. Now the gameplay, setting, and stories of the damned souls all work together, and that’s what we were striving for all along.” – Vadim Rybkin, Chief Marketing Officer.
Story:
Sin Slayers is set in a world between worlds, the Valley of the Fallen Sinners, where our heroes have been imprisoned after their deaths. To return to the world of the living they will need to travel seven cursed lands, slay the seven Sin Lords, and destroy the seven magical seals. Wander through primeval forests, boneyards filled with crypts and the graves of fallen warriors, and other damned regions that will test even the bravest heart.
Randomly generated locations:
Random level generation means tons of replayability. Every location will be different every time you play, allowing players to make new discoveries with each playthrough. Every location has its own curse that directly impacts gameplay. For example, in the Forest of Gluttony eating will raise the sinfulness of your squad. In the Village of Envy, players won’t be able to earn souls if their sinfulness score isn’t high enough.
Characters:
The game has 10 playable characters, but with a successful Kickstarter, that number can climb higher. Every character has their own unique set of skills and abilities. Your vanguard will always consist of 3 units, with the others remaining behind to protect the Old Church. Players must carefully consider who they wish to bring to the fight based on the strengths and weaknesses of the next boss, the specific curse of the current location, and their own personal playstyle.
Sin-o-meter:
Your action and decisions along the way drive the “Sin-o-meter” of your team. If your sin-o-meter score is high, expect tougher monsters but also better loot. If you want to keep things easy, make sure your sins are few.
Combat system
Sin Slayers’ turn-based combat system is built upon tactical decisions and team management. Every hero has unique combat skills and abilities, and only three will be available as you battle the underworld’s demonic hordes. The Priestess can heal her team, the Defender can shield the fragile Huntress and Priestess, and the Warrior can deal out punishing amounts of damage.
Main Features
- 3 game modes: Explore 7 locations full of secrets and artifacts; watch for traps; defeat strong and skillful mobs; and test your might in numerous arena battles.
- Unique in-game action evaluation system – ‘Sinmeter’: consider your actions carefully, as the locals will never forgive your mistakes. As your Sinmeter increases, mobs become stronger and your potential to earn additional loot increases.
- Randomly generated maps with various events and encounters: get ready for surprises, riddles, and mysteries on every step of your grim trek through the Valley.
- Game regions with individual events, game settings, and bosses: explore the Valley of Fallen Sinners and learn the unique abilities of both your heroes and enemies. Knowledge of enemies and the game world can raise your chances to prevail.
- 10 heroes to build up your team and individual skillsets: choose your characters and equipment, change up your range of abilities and magic skills. The strategies you choose will determine the outcome of the final battle.
- Turn-based combat, JRPG style: will test the might of heroes in the battle against hundreds of dreadful fiends.
- Additional quests: Apart from defeating the relentless mobs, game results will depend on your readiness to aid strange characters asking for your help, and mystical creatures with weird requests along the way.
