Talewarden: Riders of the New Day Demo
A downloadable game for Windows and macOS
This is a demo version!
You wake up on the desolate wasteland planet called Notoria with no memory of how you got there. This is not a place for you. You do not belong to this endless desert, where something hidden watches your every step. You'll have to find companions to help you travel through the desert and unravel the secrets of this place. Perhaps you will find your way back home... Or get stranded here.
Plot
Notoria is a vast, desolate wasteland where time stands still. Shortly after you have fallen there, you will be escorted to Cradletown - an old town nestled in the mountains that serves as a refuge for those who, just like you, have suddenly fallen from other worlds.
Later, you will return to the desert and join the notorious Riders of the Night to explore Notoria in search of answers to what is happening here. You'll visit many different locations and investigate unexplained anomalies that have recently appeared on the planet.
Characters
As you progress through the game, you will meet several memorable characters - each with unique abilities or enhanced with advanced technology. You will travel with seven of them and be able to talk to them at campfires - interacting with them is a crucial aspect of the gameplay and will have a major impact on how your own story unfolds.
Romanceable characters
Key features for full version
- Inspect, Interview, Investigate - Use point-and-click elements to inspect various locations and gather resources. Interview characters to gain valuable information. Investigate mysteries and try to uncover the truth.
- Use your journal – To travel to dozens of different locations on Notoria.
- Know your companions - Meet an LGBTQ+ friendly cast with multiple sprites. Engage in complex conversations with the affection system to discover your companions' unique backstories and complete their loyalty quests.
- Romance - Interact with three potential love interests and experience individual story arcs.
- Shape your character - Select your pronouns and personalize your narrative by choosing from four different emotions that will unlock unique dialogue options and interactions.
- Meet over 30 characters - You will encounter many characters, each with their own story to tell and problems to solve. Some of them may pose a threat, while others may help you and unlock additional adventures.
- Multiple endings - Depending on your relationship with the characters and the choices you make, you can unlock multiple endings with over 35 distinct epilogue variations.
- Unlock art gallery - With backgrounds, CGs, additional art and characters’ backstories.
- Read, read, and read – Read over 120,000 words of dialogue, story, and descriptions!
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Thank you for spending time with us, Talewarden!
Updated | 2 days ago |
Status | Released |
Platforms | Windows, macOS |
Rating | Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars (2 total ratings) |
Author | BucketHatCat |
Genre | Visual Novel, Adventure, Interactive Fiction |
Tags | 2D, Fantasy, LGBT, Multiple Endings, Singleplayer, Story Rich, Western |
Links | Steam |
Download
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Development log
- Demo and development update!6 days ago
Comments
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This is so cool! I mean, I gotta admit than playing the demo I was a bit lost, but it's understandable because it's a shortened version of the different "moments" from the story, like the map, and the campfire and everything... Buut, it looks really nice and I'm really interested in seeing where this goes, so I send you all my support!!
Take care <3
Thank you for your kind words! We really appreciate your feedback <3