Flames of Freedom: 1821 is a cinematic 3D side scroller with permadeath and persistent progression. Fight through 5 chapters of the Greek War of Independence, where "Flames" fuels rebellion and Death forges legends. Fall in battle and rise again to fight for freedom.

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What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“We want to be engaged with our potential customers and develop the game with their own needs in mind.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“9 months approximately”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“We plan to include all of the designed game levels along with all currently playable characters.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The first two levels and the first playable character is available.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“We plan to gradually raise the price as we ship new content and features.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“We will request feedback through our community forums.”
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About This Game

Flames of Freedom: 1821 is a 3D action side scroller platformer set during the Greek War of Independence. Blending fast, brutal combat with precision platforming, the game challenges players to survive deadly runs where death is permanent but progress is not!

Each run sends you through war-torn environments, inspired by real history and myth: burned villages, Ottoman forts, abandoned monasteries, ruined harbors and dark, mystical caves. While levels are currently handcrafted, the core experience is built around replayability, mastery, and adaptation.

Defeated enemies and fallen heroes leave behind Flames, a meta-currency used between runs to unlock permanent upgrades. These include secondary weapons, powerful special abilities and Anathemas: passive effects that reshape each run. With limited slots per attempt, every choice matters.

The story unfolds across 5 chapters, reimagining the Greek Revolution as a symbolic struggle between divine freedom and oppressive darkness. History and myth intertwine, turning real events into a timeless allegory of sacrifice, resistance, and rebirth.

In Flames of Freedom: 1821, death is part of the journey. Learn from failure, grow stronger with each Flame collected, and push deeper into a revolution, where freedom is not given; it is earned through fire and blood.

CHAPTER 1:  The Burning Village

CHAPTER 2:  The Monastery of Shadows

CHAPTER 3:  The Siege of Kalamata

CHAPTER 4:  The Mountain of Ghosts

CHAPTER 5:  The Rebel Harbor

Playable Characters

Each character represents a facet of the Greek Revolution: body, spirit, and mind

1. THE EVZONE as “The Blade of Freedom”

• Class: Warrior

• Theme: Body, strength and honor
• Fighting Style: Agile, melee-focused, execution-heavy.

The Evzone features fast melee combat with his scimitar, known as “palla” and pistol, with limited gun shots, once unlocked.

2. THE HOLY WARRIOR as “The Flame of Faith”

• Class: Priest, battle cleric
• Theme: Spirit, faith and Divine wrath
• Fighting Style: Slow, heavy, area control.

The Holy Warrior uses a heavy stαff for slow punishing slams and the Holy Bible for ranged spells, debuffs and area control, once unlocked. He combines close combat with divine ranged spells.

3. THE REBEL SCHOLAR as “The Mind of the Revolution”

• Class: Noble, alchemist
• Theme: Mind, knowledge and Freedom of Thought
• Fighting Style: Fast, fragile, status effects and battlefield manipulation.

The Rebel Scholar features ultra-fast close combat with short blades and alchemical explosives for manipulating the battlefield, once her Alchemy Book is unlocked.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • OS *: Windows 7+
    • Processor: Intel i5+
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Nvidia 450 GTS / Radeon HD 5750 or better
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.

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