Trials of Dysmoros
About
We are 8fold Games, an independent game studio based in Switzerland. Our studio was originally founded in 2023 for a bachelors game project at the SAE Institute in Zurich.
We are made up of five talented artists, two programmers and one web designer and we love to create something awesome together!
At 8fold Games, we strave to create video games, that challenge players with an interesting & satisfying gameplay and take them to memorable journeys. We believe that games shouldn't just play well, but also provoke critical thinking, challenge our players in experimental new ways and should be meaningful, memorable & bring a sense of nostalgia. Putting our hearts & souls to explore new ideas in the gaming industry is something very dear to us to reach new boundaries as game developers & as an indie game studio.
We love games & we would love to inspire and connect other like-minded people as well!
Game
Our first game at 8fold Games will be a thrilling single player action adventure based on Unreal Engine 5. Immerse yourself in a world full of mystery. Featuring a 3rd person perspective that allows you to fully immerse yourself in the world and see its massive sights in all their glory.
Our game features not only a unique artstyle, but also a unique world. The linear open-world gameplay gives you the freedom to explore the world the way you want, while still having a goal to focus on. Experience epic battles with our easy-to-learn but hard-to-master action combat system, which uses a combination of melee and ranged attacks to keep you excited. Test your skills with jump-and-run challenges or our carefully crafted puzzles.
Start your journey in the beautiful hub area, where you can interact with other characters and begin your adventures. Join us on this exciting adventure and prepare to be transported to a world of action, adventure and mystery.
Character
Iris
Iris is part of a race on Dysmoros, that went extinct long ago by the mysterious "Outer Ones" in an incident where everyone got mad. Everyone except Iris. Questioning why she didnt succumb to the madness of the Outer Ones, Iris embarks to the Trials of Dysmoros left behind by "the Ancients" to find answers about herself, the real reason behind the Outer Ones and the true motive of the Ancients. The Trials attract many mercenaries, adventurers and such with different hopes. Some wanting to become a hero and learn forgotten truths and others just for the sake of scalping old technologies for profit. The real reason of those trials is not known but many believe that it is made to forge a powerful warrior by strengthening their physique and mind to fight off “The Outer Ones” responsible for infecting Dysmoros’ environment and its population. One of those mercenaries is Iris.
Guardian
The ancients were a highly technological advanced race, that lived long ago on Dysmoros. It is not known how they came to be or why they left without a trace. The only prove that they existed is the ancient techno- logy, the architecture & the artefacts left behind. Some of that still function and therefore are used by the current civilization as tools, weapons or even armour. One thing the ancients left behind are “The Trials”. These tests contain multiple tasks which require physical strength, durability, resistance and a sharp mind. The guardian is the first of many challenges. Defeating this mighty foe grants you the opportunity to grow or perish. What will it be?
