Frostwynd is dying. A necromancer awakens an ancient dragon, and darkness spreads. You’re the last hope - claim the Shadow Crown and break the curse! A retro tribute to 80s text adventures: explore crypts, crack ciphers, slay dragons.

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About This Game

🗡️ The Shadow Crown 🗡️

The kingdom of Frostwynd is dying.

A dark necromancer has awakened an ancient dragon, and shadow spreads across the land. You are the last hope - a warrior destined to claim the Shadow Crown and end the curse.

A love letter to 80s text adventures like Zork and Colossal Cave. Classic parser gameplay meets modern design: auto-saves, mobile support, rich combat. Explore crypts, decode ciphers, slay dragons. Nostalgia done right. ⚔️

⚔️ Your Quest

Explore the treacherous realm of Frostwynd, from haunted crypts to frozen mountain peaks. Unravel the mystery of the Sacred Grove, master the devastating Fireball spell, and face legendary foes in epic combat.

Will you survive the goblin ambush? Decipher the ancient library's secrets? Stand against the vampire lord in the Deep Crypts? Your choices - and your wit - determine your fate.

📖 Story

The hooded stranger slides a weathered map across the tavern table. Travel east into the Dark Forest, then north to the Sacred Grove. Ancient runes hold the secret to fire magic - the only force strong enough to challenge the darkness.

His eyes gleam beneath the hood. 'But beware, brave one. Goblins prowl the woods. Undead stir in forgotten crypts. And at journey's end, a necromancer and his dragon await...

You grip your rusty sword. The adventure begins.

Features

🎮 Classic Text Adventure Gameplay

- Intuitive text commands: ATTACK, EXPLORE, SOLVE, CAST

- Type naturally or use shortcuts - the game understands you

🗺️ Expansive World

- 20+ unique locations to discover

- Dynamic descriptions that change based on your actions

- Hidden secrets and treasures in every corner

🧩 Engaging Puzzles

- Riddle challenges that test your mind

- Caesar ciphers to decode

- Environmental puzzles with multiple solutions

- No hand-holding - think like an adventurer!

Strategic Combat

- 12 enemy types, each with unique tactics

- Equipment system: find and equip powerful weapons & armour

- Learn devastating spells to turn the tide of battle

- Boss fights that demand preparation and skill

📜 Quest System

- Main storyline: 15-20 minutes of core gameplay

- Side quests: Explore for 45-60 minutes of content

- 8 NPCs with their own stories and rewards

- Multiple paths to victory

💾  Auto-Save System

- Your progress saves automatically

- Return anytime to continue your adventure

🎯 Perfect For

- Fans of classic text adventures and interactive fiction

- RPG lovers who enjoy strategic decision-making

- Players seeking a narrative-driven experience

- Anyone who misses the golden age of text-based gaming

🎮 How to Play

Simple text commands control everything:

- NORTH, SOUTH, EAST, WEST - Explore the world

- ATTACK GOBLIN, CAST FIREBALL - Engage in combat

- EXAMINE TRACKS, SOLVE PUZZLE - Use your wits

- EQUIP SWORD, USE POTION - Manage your gear

- TALK TO STRANGER, BUY ITEM - Interact with NPCs

Type HELP anytime for a full command list.

🔥 Ready to Begin?

The kingdom awaits. The Shadow Crown calls. Will you answer?

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Developed with ❤️ by the team at Superhero Panda - © Superhero Panda Ltd

AI Generated Content Disclosure

The developers describe how their game uses AI Generated Content like this:

Support with build, code refactoring etc.

System Requirements

Windows
macOS
SteamOS + Linux
    Minimum:
    • OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
    • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo / AMD Athlon 64 X2 or better
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: DirectX 9 compatible GPU
    • DirectX: Version 9.0
    • Storage: 500 MB available space
    • Additional Notes: Requires internet connection for initial download only
    Recommended:
    • OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
    • Processor: Intel Core i3 / AMD Ryzen 3 or better
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Any modern GPU
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 500 MB available space
    • Additional Notes: Requires internet connection for initial download only
    Minimum:
    • OS: macOS 10.15 Catalina or newer
    • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo or Apple M1 (Intel Macs supported via Rosetta 2)
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Any GPU with Metal support
    • Storage: 500 MB available space
    • Additional Notes: Requires internet connection for initial download only
    Recommended:
    • OS: macOS 12 Monterey or newer
    • Processor: Apple M1/M2/M3 or Intel Core i3 (Intel Macs supported via Rosetta 2)
    • Memory: 2 MB RAM
    • Storage: 500 MB available space
    • Additional Notes: Requires internet connection for initial download only
* Starting February 15, 2024, the Steam Client will no longer support 32-bit games or macOS 10.14 or lower.
    Minimum:
    • OS: Ubuntu 18.04 LTS or equivalent (64-bit)
    • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo / AMD Athlon 64 X2 or better
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Any GPU with OpenGL 2.0+ support
    • Storage: 500 MB available space
    • Additional Notes: Requires internet connection for initial download only
    Recommended:
    • OS: Ubuntu 20.04 LTS or newer (64-bit)
    • Processor: Intel Core i3 / AMD Ryzen 3 or better
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Any modern GPU
    • Storage: 500 MB available space
    • Additional Notes: Requires internet connection for initial download only
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