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The Spirit Engine DX Demo

A complete remake of the original 2003 game! Choose a party of 3 (out of 9 based on 3 classes) and get involved in this realtime JRPG with time dilation controls, skill tables, (un)lockable difficulty settings, and dialogue that changes depending on party selection!

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Release Date:

Sep 2, 2025

Developer:

Mark Pay, Aquellex

Publisher:

Aquellex

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“The Spirit Engine is a unique side-scrolling RPG from 2003 that is being remade for modern systems by @aquellex.ws and the original creator Mark Pay. Begging everyone to wishlist this because it is one of my all-time favorites and imo still holds up.”
Jay Tholen (Hypnospace Outlaw)

“damn, there's a name i haven't heard for a while 🤩”
Surasshu (Steven Universe)

“Looks way better! I didn't realize Mark was involved in this project”
Hempuli (Baba Is You)

About This Demo

The Spirit Engine DX Demo includes all features from the full game! The demo ends upon completing the first chapter out of 5. Written completely from the ground up in a new game engine, returning players can expect a great deal of polish from its original 2003 release.

Support for modern displays
Improved UI and control options
Updated dialogue and various graphical improvements
Difficulty and speed options (yes, there is an 'Absurd' mode!)
Rebalanced gameplay

System Requirements

Minimum:

OS: Windows 10, 11
Processor: 64bit Intel compatible Dual Core CPU
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: Intel HD Graphics
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 200 MB available space
Sound Card: Realtek High Definition Audio
Additional Notes: 1080p or greater recommended. Requires Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2019 Redistributable (x64). Game logic runs on delta time, capped at 1000 FPS.

The Spirit Engine, its story and graphics are © 2003-2025 Mark Pay
The music is © 2003-2025 Josh Whelchel, Nobuyuki and Johan Ejnarsson
The codebase is © 2023-2025 Aquellex
stilted_retro font for trailer created and used with permission from Nick Bizzozero

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