Frostwynd is dying. An ancient dragon, corrupted by the Shadow Crown, commands a necromancer's undead legions from the shadows. You're the last hope - shatter the Crown and break the curse! A retro tribute to 80s text adventures: explore crypts, crack ciphers, slay dragons.

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The Shadow Crown

The kingdom of Frostwynd lies in eternal twilight.

Centuries ago, the Shadow Crown corrupted the noble dragon Scorathax, twisting a guardian into a beast of ruin. From his mountain lair, the dragon's servant - the Necromancer Malachar - commands legions of the undead from the catacombs below. You are a warrior of Eldergrove, the last bastion of light, and the only hope left to shatter the Crown forever.

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 ruined library's secrets? Stand against the vampire lord in the Deep Crypts? Your choices - and your wit - determine your fate. Will you slay the dragon, or find a way to free him from the Crown's grip?

Prequel 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. "Malachar's undead won't make it easy. And even if you reach the dragon... the real enemy has always been the Crown he wears."

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

  • Retro terminal style, brought to life with illustrated scenes

Expansive World

  • 21 unique locations to discover, each with its own artwork

  • A world that remembers: scenes and artwork change as you clear enemies, heal corrupted lands and complete quests

  • A zoomable world map to keep you on track

  • Hidden secrets, treasures and easter eggs in every corner - and something lurking in the dark...

Memorable Characters

  • Merchants, a blacksmith, a mountain hermit, a fortune teller, forest spirits and a mysterious hooded stranger

  • Every character comes with an illustrated portrait

  • Each has their own story, side quests and rewards

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

  • 15 enemy types, each with unique tactics

  • Armour slots and equipment: find, buy and equip powerful weapons and armour

  • Forge legendary gear at the blacksmith - including the Legendary Blade and Dragon Scale Armour

  • Learn devastating spells to turn the tide of battle

  • Outmatched? FLEE and live to fight another day

  • Boss fights that demand preparation and skill

  • Fall in battle and you'll rise again at the Heroes' Shrine

Quest System

  • A main story plus side quests: 2-4 hours for a full playthrough

  • Multiple endings - including secret ones - for different choices

  • Steam Leaderboards across 8 categories, from boss kills to secrets found

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, FLEE - 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?

Eldergrove awaits your return. The Shadow Crown must fall. Will you answer the call?

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

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Configuration requise

Windows
macOS
SteamOS + Linux
    Minimale :
    • Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 (64-bit)
    • Processeur : Intel Core 2 Duo / AMD Athlon 64 X2 or better
    • Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire
    • Graphiques : DirectX 9 compatible GPU
    • DirectX : Version 9.0
    • Espace disque : 500 MB d'espace disque disponible
    • Notes supplémentaires : Requires internet connection for initial download only
    Recommandée :
    • Système d'exploitation : Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
    • Processeur : Intel Core i3 / AMD Ryzen 3 or better
    • Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire
    • Graphiques : Any modern GPU
    • DirectX : Version 11
    • Espace disque : 500 MB d'espace disque disponible
    • Notes supplémentaires : Requires internet connection for initial download only
    Minimale :
    • Système d'exploitation : macOS 10.15 Catalina or newer
    • Processeur : Intel Core 2 Duo or Apple M1 (Intel Macs supported via Rosetta 2)
    • Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire
    • Graphiques : Any GPU with Metal support
    • Espace disque : 500 MB d'espace disque disponible
    • Notes supplémentaires : Requires internet connection for initial download only
    Recommandée :
    • Système d'exploitation : macOS 12 Monterey or newer
    • Processeur : Apple M1/M2/M3 or Intel Core i3 (Intel Macs supported via Rosetta 2)
    • Mémoire vive : 2 MB de mémoire
    • Espace disque : 500 MB d'espace disque disponible
    • Notes supplémentaires : Requires internet connection for initial download only
* Depuis le 15 février 2024, le client Steam n'est plus compatible avec les jeux 32 bits, ni avec macOS 10.14 et ses versions plus anciennes.
    Minimale :
    • Système d'exploitation : Ubuntu 18.04 LTS or equivalent (64-bit)
    • Processeur : Intel Core 2 Duo / AMD Athlon 64 X2 or better
    • Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire
    • Graphiques : Any GPU with OpenGL 2.0+ support
    • Espace disque : 500 MB d'espace disque disponible
    • Notes supplémentaires : Requires internet connection for initial download only
    Recommandée :
    • Système d'exploitation : Ubuntu 20.04 LTS or newer (64-bit)
    • Processeur : Intel Core i3 / AMD Ryzen 3 or better
    • Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire
    • Graphiques : Any modern GPU
    • Espace disque : 500 MB d'espace disque disponible
    • Notes supplémentaires : Requires internet connection for initial download only
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