Hero of Allacrost

Hero of Allacrost is a single player 2D role-playing game inspired by classic console RPGs. The player will explore rich environments, solve challenging dungeon puzzles, and fight strategic battles in an active-time system. The game is distributed for free as open-source software and is available across several platforms including Windows, OS X, Linux, and FreeBSD.

Hero of Allacrost takes place on the fictional world of Allacrost during a unique combination of a medieval setting and an age of exploration. The story follows the journey of Claudius, a knight who is given a perilous assignment by his king after his country was suddenly assailed by an unknown force of demonic beings. His mission is to search the world for a hero spoken of in legend that is said to be the key to bringing peace back to Allacrost. Claudius and his companions must piece together the clues left in the legend of the hero as they travel the world, while also unraveling the mysterious origins and purpose of the demons who continue to assault civilizations at random.