Death to Rites

Necromancy has always been a respected profession within the realm and ritual circles are a key part of the job.  But when King Roundular the Insecure decides that circles are taboo, only together will the Necromancer and their army of minions be strong enough to stop the King from infringing on their Rites.

Travel the lands and discover long lost powers of the mystical necromancy arts.

Summon an army and overcome whatever obstacles get in the way.  

Alone you are weak... but with your minions, you are STRONGER TOGETHER.  It's the only chance you have to change King Roundular's mind.

Made for Brackeys Game Jam 2021.1

 

Gameplay

Objectives:  Cast your Magic Missile and command your minions to attack in order to clear the stage of all enemies.  Acquire upgrades on your journey.  Will you be strong enough to confront the King?

Lose Condition:  Avoid projectiles, explosions or melee enemies.  Tread carefully around environmental traps.  Let the Necromancer take too much damage and it's game over.

Mechanics

• Magic Missile will cast at the closest enemy.  Your minions will focus on your target unless you give them a new order
• Environmental obstacles can either prevent movement or cause damage
• Choose randomized buffs as you progress through the level that makes each play session unique

Pro Tips

• Have your minions shield you from danger by focus targeting multiple enemies.
• Test out as many buffs as you can
• Don't die or you'll have to start over from scratch

Tools Used

• Procreate
• Unity3d
• Spine
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• Audacity
• VSDC Video Editor

 

Created by

Citizen Developers:

• Designers: Tom Hui (@TH_GameDirector) and Cole Riggs (@ColeRiggs3)
• Artists: Michael Ha (@michaelha)
• Coder: Chris Creighton (@creighcl)

 

Credited Assets

• Game Music: Music by Eric Matyas
• Sound Effects: Courtesy of Zapsplat
• Font: Medieval Scroll of Wisdom by Brixdee, Oswald by Vernon Adams