Volkolak: The Will of Gods is a 2D Soulslike Metroidvania in a dark Slavic fantasy setting. The action takes place in the Far-away State, a vast, rich world of medieval times for exploration. After the ominous curse of the necromancer Koschei the Immortal, its inhabitants go mad and turn into evil. The protagonist will have to fight his minions using a deep combat system.
Game Features
Classic Metroidvania with side-scrolling 2D action.
Traditional 2D frame-by-frame animation in dark style.
The game features the mechanics of turning into a werewolf, which is the basis of the gameplay.
Choose your class: the path of a bloodthirsty ghoul (Class: Cursed), or control your instincts with magic (Class: Volkolak), or take the path of a warrior (Class: Veteran).
In werewolf form, you can gain additional abilities through the altars of pagan gods, and with some mythical creatures you can strike up a dialog and gain valuable information.
Play through the game in human form, equipping your character with various weapons.
Unique locations, NPCs and story adventures for each class. Three playthrough options and different game endings.
Explore a large world inspired by Slavic mythology: the dungeons of Tsargrad, the Dark Forest or the Stinking Swamp.
Learn new skills and abilities that will open your way to secret places and unique locations
In this dark fairy tale you will meet mythical creatures: Leshy, Serpent, Baba Yaga, Koschey the Immortal, Firebird and many others.
Over 50 unique enemies and 10 mythical bosses! Epic battles with mythical creatures await you in this adventure. Unlock the power of ancient gods or use your sacred faith, the choice is yours!
The vast, interconnected world is filled with mysticism, mythical creatures, and mystery.
"Volkolak: The Will of Gods" is a vast world inspired by Slavic mythology and folk tales. A dark fantasy universe as an interpretation of the greatest fears of ancient man. The gloomy atmosphere immerses the player in the unusual perception of Slavic legends as we are not used to see them.
Storyline
The Thrice-Ninth Kingdom β known abroad as the Far-away State β was once a prosperous medieval realm modeled on an alternate 13th-century Rus. Its fortunes changed when a mighty Pecheneg horde invaded, plunging the land into a devastating war. The kingdom won, but the victory came at a catastrophic price.
The land that survived was unrecognizable. Its people, afflicted by some terrible plague in the war's aftermath, lost their humanity entirely β turning into raiders, cannibals, and mindless creatures feeding on corpses beyond the crumbling safety of the old fortress walls. Life became an endless nightmare for the few who remained.
Amid the chaos, the necromancer Koschei the Immortal seized his moment, growing steadily in power by devouring the souls of fallen warriors and the dwindling survivors. The only one capable of stopping him is Svyatozar, a war veteran in whom an ancient, dormant magic β the power of the Volkolak, a legendary Slavic shapeshifter β begins to awaken.
As Svyatozar's transformation deepens, he must choose how to walk this path: as the disciplined Veteran relying on cold steel, as the Volkolak drawing on primal beast-magic, or as the Cursed One, succumbing to bloodlust and embracing the ravenous werewolf within. His journey leads him through the kingdom's most dangerous regions β Tsargrad and its catacombs, the Deep Forest, the Forbidden Peak, the Serpent's Ridge, the Foul Bogs, the Dead Wastes, and the Sky Cliff β where he encounters figures out of Slavic folklore, including Leshy, Baba Yaga, and the elusive Firebird, any of whom may prove to be deadly enemies or enigmatic allies. Every choice, alliance, and battle shapes which of several possible fates ultimately awaits him.
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