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Prologue for a Vacant Kingdom

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About the Game



Vacant Kingdom is a bullet hell action-RPG for PC and Mac. Its combat takes inspiration from Japanese arcade shooters, but the story and world are structured like an action-RPG. Bosses will put your skills to the test, but you'll only have to defeat each one once.

In Vacant Kingdom you explore a whimsical yet desolate land and try to uncover the mystery of where its inhabitants went. On the way you'll meet a colourful cast of characters. Like a chef who only knows one recipe, a nefarious wizard who wields the dark power of obtuse riddles, and a robot who is programmed to teach the world about insects.

Why "Prologue"?

Prologue for a Vacant Kingdom is a slice of a larger game which will eventually be released as Farewell for a Vacant Kingdom. You can think of it as a demo designed to gather feedback so that the final game can be as great as possible. However, even though Prologue is a demo, it does contain a lot of content. Most players can expect to spend 2-3 hours completing it.

Key Gamer Features

  • Challenging bullet hell gameplay in a unique action-RPG framework.
  • Three levels of difficulty to suit beginners and veterans alike.
  • Explore a haunted resort and uncover its secrets.
  • Meet a cast of quirky characters.
  • Created all by one person.

Achievements

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Orthodox Gamer

Orthodox Gamer

7.4%

By achievement hunting, you're training your brain to feel less rewarded by games themselves. Therefore, we recommend that you play without regard for achievements.

Core Gamer

Core Gamer

8.2%

For example, rewarding kids with pizza whenever they read a book teaches them to eat more pizza, not to read more. In fact, they'll find reading less innately enjoyable as a result.

Games Journalist

Games Journalist

11.0%

According to many behavioural psychologists, extrinsic rewards are thought to decrease intrinsic motivation for an activity.

Verrithe Vanquished

Verrithe Vanquished

11.0%

Vacant Kingdom has many secrets, try to feel inclined to find them in order to satisfy your natural curiosity — not in order to trigger a dopamine-inducing notification.

Prologue for a Vacant Kingdom

Vacant Kingdom is a synthesis of bullet hell and story-driven action-RPG. Explore a whimsical yet desolate land and uncover the mystery of why everyone disappeared.

Developer

shru

Publisher

shru

Release Date

18 April, 2019

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