🕯️ Laments Never End
Release v0.1.0-alpha.1 – Release Notes
Escape the forest or stay with the forsaken souls forever…
Itch.io: neomasterrr.itch.io/laments-never-end
GitHub: github.com/Estrix-Studio/LamentsNeverEnd
What's New in Alpha 0.1.0
🌑 First Playable Build!
- Core Gameplay:
- Play as the mysterious wanderer lost in a haunted forest at midnight.
- Listen to the guidance of a mysterious storyteller who helps you find a way out before sunrise.
- The forest is a looping maze filled with danger and strange encounters.
- Level Design:
- Procedurally looping forest maze—every run feels unsettlingly familiar yet different.
- Hidden dangers and safe spots scattered throughout.
- Narrative/Lore:
- Discover fragments of the story: who are the forsaken souls? Why are you here?
- Atmosphere inspired by dark fairy tales and folk horror.
- Graphics & Camera:
- Hand-crafted pixel art in a 2D, top-down layered view.
- Native 2D effects for immersive horror ambiance.
- Controls:
- Full keyboard + mouse support.
- UI:
- Minimalist interface to keep you immersed.
- Simple menu and inventory (WIP).
- SFX/VFX:
- Ambient soundscape: forest whispers, eerie footsteps, unsettling creature noises.
- VFX: fog, dynamic lighting, and ghostly overlays.
⚙️ Project Info
- Genre: Indie Horror, Narrative Adventure
- Monetization: Free-to-play (alpha)
- Platform: Itch.io
Known Issues / Limitations
- Core loop is functional, but major narrative sequences and endings are placeholders.
- Some SFX/VFX are still work-in-progress.
- Occasional pathfinding quirks in certain map areas.
- Some UI features are not yet implemented.
What’s Next
- More environmental storytelling and dialogue.
- Expanded lore and unique forest events.
- Additional SFX and polish to the atmosphere.
- More endings, secrets, and new creatures.
Thank you for playing and helping us shape the nightmares in the woods. For bug reports or feedback, visit our Itch.io page or GitHub.