Darkshine

Controls

Master the night and embrace your new vampiric nature with these controls:

• Up: Open doors or interact with certain objects.
• Button A / ALT, Z or J: Bite or hypnotize to feed and control NPCs or Jump.
• Button  B / CTRL, K or X: Run  
• Start, ENTER: Open the in-game menu for options like restarting the level.
• D-pad / Arrow Keys: Move your character stealthily through the shadows.

The default GB Studio controls are used to ensure a smooth and intuitive gameplay experience. Stay hidden, avoid the light, and remember: the night is your domain.

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Welcome to the world of Darkshine, an in-development game that invites you to step into the shadows of a vampire's existence. In this game, you'll navigate through a dystopian society powered by a mysterious and potent energy source known as Darkshine, which is both a blessing and a curse.

As Éléonore, a newly-turned vampire, you must master the delicate balance of harnessing Darkshine while evading the ever-present threat of vampire hunters and the deadly exposure to light. Your journey is one of survival, stealth, and strategy, as you traverse through various levels, each presenting its own set of challenges and puzzles.

Key Features:

Navigate through a dark and oppressive world where society is powered by the unstable yet powerful Darkshine energy.

Engage in a unique puzzle-solving experience that combines elements of stealth and light management.

Experience a narrative that unfolds through gameplay and environmental storytelling, revealing the dark secrets of the vampire society and the origins of Darkshine.

Please note that Darkshine is currently a work in progress. As the game develops, you can expect regular updates that will introduce new levels, mechanics, and story elements. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we encourage you to share your thoughts and experiences as you play through the available content.

Join us on this dark journey and help shape the future of Darkshine. Your survival and the unraveling of the mysteries within depend on your cunning and your ability to adapt to the life of a creature of the night.

Please be aware that as an in-development title, you may encounter incomplete features and bugs that will be addressed in future updates. Your patience and support are greatly appreciated as we work to bring the full vision of Darkshine to life.

Darkshine - Development Roadmap

Current Phase: Pre-Alpha

Upcoming Features & Milestones:

• Main Menu & Level Restart:
  • Implement a main menu with options to start the game, select levels, and access settings.
  • Add functionality for players to restart a level at any time.
• Second Tutorial Level:
  • Design a level to teach advanced gameplay mechanics like eavesdropping and patrol pattern recognition.
• First Full Level Development:
  • Create the first complete level that incorporates stealth and strategy learned from tutorials.
  • Populate the level with diverse NPCs and challenges.
• Vampire's Demise Cinematic:
  • Develop a cinematic sequence to narrate the vampire mentor's death, adding depth to the storyline.

Thank you for being part of the Darkshine community!