Elderand vs The Quest

Become the hero of an epic quest in Elderand, a metroidvania that will test your will and skill. Heads will literally roll in this gruesome, retro-inspired action platformer, where only the strong will survive in brutal, skill-based combat against terrifying creatures. Through the darkness and madness, promised glory awaits. Wield a variety of killing instruments and abilities to test your metal against towering, bone-chilling bosses. Explore a twisted Lovecraftian world shrouded in darkness and madness. RPG elements allow you to customize your battle experience to your liking, from your character’s appearance to skills, stats, and weapons. Slay or be slain as you collect glory and treasure in this nightmarish 2D world. Glory and riches await those who can spill the required blood and guts to collect it. KEY FEATURES: •Wield an arsenal of killing devices, including whips, swords, daggers, axes, bows, and more. From a magical staff that shoots bursts of energy to a giant sword, different weapons have different stats and capabilities, so find the ones that you enjoy battling beasts with the most! •Satisfying Metroidvania-style exploration meets terrifying Lovecraftian creatures in this detailed hand-drawn pixel world with glorious gothic aesthetics and handcrafted level design. •RPG elements let you customize your experience to best suit your play style, from your character’s appearance to their skills, stats, and weapons. Collect loot from exploration and fallen enemies and then use it to upgrade your weapons via crafting. •Travel to the many corners of this perilous land, such as an inviting village with merchants, a forest, a temple prison, floating islands, a cursed Cathedral, and the hellscape that is Elderand itself. •More than 60 different enemy types and around a dozen bosses for your slaying pleasure. •Collect lost letters and other correspondence from the poor souls who came before you to learn more about the darkness taking hold of this grim land.

Step into a vibrant, anime-style city and discover a hidden path to the mystic arts. In The Quest, you play an ordinary kid who stumbles into a mentorship of secretive occultists—guides who never reveal themselves outright, but nudge you toward power through riddles, favors, and quiet wisdom. Explore, talk, and piece together clues across five handcrafted levels inspired by classic pixel RPGs. Complete each mentor’s task to unlock a new ability and reshape how you traverse the world. FEATURES • Story-driven adventure RPG set in a bustling, mysterious city • Hand-drawn 2D art with diverse, melanated characters • Dialogue choices, subtle hints, and environmental storytelling • Quest-based progression with light puzzles and exploration • Premium experience: one purchase, no ads, no timers UNLOCKABLE POWERS Flight / Levitation — reach rooftops, bridges, and hidden paths Influence Animals — befriend city creatures to open routes and secrets Weather Control — summon storms to reveal passages and power devices Mind Reading — glimpse an NPC’s thoughts for clues and shortcuts Teleportation — blink across the map and solve late-game puzzles HOW YOU PLAY Talk to residents, observe patterns, and notice what the city is hiding. Each level introduces a mentor whose identity is never said aloud; you’ll read between the lines, complete a task, and earn a power that changes exploration. The story favors subtlety over exposition—mystery, mentorship, and personal growth.