From my hideout I can see the clock on the Bureau of Administration as it strikes midnight. The shadow of the Monastery looks deeper every day. It feels as if I'm never going to escape it. Those around me seem afraid. Overheard whispers: another district devoured by the plague. Those who were lucky enough were eaten alive by the infected and those less fortunate were gathered and cleansed by the sacred of the Spring of the Eternity - the Guards. Lucky few who managed to escape their grip tell tales of inhuman brutality, fanatical devotion to the High Priest and no mercy for anyone touched by the plague. I’ve heard countless testimonies and witnessed it with my own eyes. And with midnight approaching, their patrols begin. No one is safe - friend or foe. And when they take you as the target - nothing will save you or your beloved.
- The Dissenter
Militia Guard
Taken from their homes early and raised in military camps, Militias are the most common troops used by the Spring of Eternity to maintain the peace in the City. During their training they are brainwashed to follow every command without hesitation and with religious devotion to the High Priest. Lightly armored and armed with the metal baton are not much of a match for the Plagued but serve their purpose as a riot control troops. Often you can see them looting infected districts and transporting stolen goods to the Black Cathedral. When encountered be sure to avoid eye contact and perform any utilitarian task.
City Guard
Those of the Militia that excel in brutality and fanatic devotion to Spring of Eternity are promoted to become City Guards. Going through extreme training and being subject to various rituals, they are transformed into something more than just soldiers - a living weapon. Armed with the electrical baton, full metal armor and mask with air filtering system they are equipped to deal with the most heated situations in the plagued districts. They often patrol in numbers ready to corner unexpected opponent - wether it’s the infected by the plague or innocent citizen who were just there in the wrong time.
Inquisitor
The Inquisitors are the inner circle of the Spring of Eternity. They are the chosen ones by the High Priest and he had a great reason for picking every one of them. Their loyalty is unquestionable and the fear they impose is the tool that often will stop the riots and protest before they even start. The High Priest sends them to perform tasks of great importance in the City, like purging the districts, or hunting for the most dangerous heretics. Armed with heavy armor and Flame Baton, they are formidable enemies in combat. When encountered you should run and pray for your life. But run far enough because probably the closest neighborhood will be burned to the ground.
And as the Unholy World sometimes reflects our, the Guards can be also met in the Normal World as servants of their Spring of Eternity in there. Maybe not as brutal but with the same devotion at heart they can be as formidable and will not stop at anything. Wherever you will meet them, whether Unholy or the Normal World, avoid them at any cost, as nothing good will come out of it - only suffering and misery.
Devlog #2 - Unholy World
Thanks to Devlog #1, you already know more about Unholy's lore (setting, environment). Today, let's have a look at the Unholy World, where you're gonna spend most of your time in the game. Let's try to understand better heroine's situation in this distant, mystical, hostile, and unknown world.
As you can see, we're working on the design of locations, residents, and malevolent monsters. Notice every character, plant and building are connected into some kind of cardiovascular system. Shapes of monsters you'll encounter are not random too.
Light and darkness are crucial during your stealth expeditions in the game. Both can be your ally or enemy. If you'll be spotted by hostile creatures, it's not over though. Using various tools and elements of environment, you can cause a lot of trouble to those who want to hurt you. Expect a slightly different armory than in any other game. Unholy problems required Uhnoly solutions.
The last but not least challenge you will encounter on your way to save your son it'll be... yourself. Imagine that you're reaching a distant, diseased world, where castes, the patriarchy of High Priest, and hostile creatures are not the only ones of your concerns. At first and at the end, you're looking for your son. What do you think, what will you do to find him? At what cost?
And what's more, what will happen if you will put a priest's mask on your face too many times? Today, you're not gonna solve this problem. But soon, in the game, many inobvious choices need to be done. Whether you like it or not. Whether you save someone or leave high and dry. Whether you're ready or not.
We hope you like this sneak peek into our worlds and that you are craving more clues and details about the story and mechanics. Soon we will reveal more information.
Stay tuned! - Duality Games Team
Devlog #1 - Beyond our world….
Welcome to our first Unholy devlog after a long time. We know you are all curious about the changes and our progress with the game. With this post, we would like to start a small tradition of posting new materials more often to give you a better feeling of what we’ve been up to. Let's talk about the 3 worlds we will see in the game.
Normal World
It’s a world that is similar to the one we know. With architecture and style heavily inspired by the communist era in central Europe, it’s a place where we get to learn about our heroine and her struggle. The setting of closed block house apartments is uniquely unsettling in its own way, and that is why we love it so much. But for sure there are some differences between our world and this one, especially the fact that the cult of Spring of Immortality is present and popular among the common people.
World In Between
The World In Between in a world of passage to Unholy. It’s a place that is similar to the Normal World but it's a darker version and more crooked. It’s the place where all the dark thoughts and intentions are shown in flesh. This is the bridge between the worlds and its architecture reflects it. The opportunity to change her past is the only thing our heroine clings to. This world has its own challenges and guardians, and the Spring of Immortality influences start to show even here. How much time does she have left?
Unholy World
Promised land, that ends up a false paradise. Infested by plague and ruled by High Priest, it’s not the place where you would want to end up. Even here, in the darkest of places, people try to organize their life and function as a society. The priests rule with an iron fist and use masks to represent their place in society. Shreds of goodwill and humanity can be found, but faint and rare. Brutality, monsters, and unimaginable cruelty now roam these lands. This world is not for the faint-hearted and our heroine will have a hard time surviving it. But she will do everything she can to save those she loves.
We hope you like this sneak peek into our worlds and that you are craving more clues and details about the story and mechanics. Soon we will reveal more information.
Stay tuned!
Duality Team
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