Arete Games Studio

Developers of the Tainted Lands, eldritch themed turn-based tactical RPG

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[Arete Games Studio @GamesArete]

Fight with cunning, and you can save the captive village maiden from the bandits. Charge in recklessly, and they will slit her throat.

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[Arete Games Studio @GamesArete]

When you uncover an unspeakable, sinister secret, will you turn away? Or will you plunge into a darkness you may not be able to endure?

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[Arete Games Studio @GamesArete]

I tested the our demo build at home over the weekend. Although it is running a bit behind schedule, I am happy that we will likely be able to release it on Steam in August.

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We've updated the Zantion Empire's Legion Commander. (Left: New / Right: Old)

Though our protagonist begins as one of these commanders, a clandestine mission from the Imperial Court leads to his path of ruin and eventual desertion.

[Arete Games Studio @GamesArete]

Introducing our new monster: the Ichor Anomaly.

Once ordinary wildlife—like the stags roaming the vast forests bordering the Forbidden Lands—these creatures have been horribly tainted by the black blood of the Great Old Ones.

Having gorged upon the Ichor, they have shed their bestial husks to ascend as abhorrent eldritch entities...

[Arete Games Studio @GamesArete]

He sought to mend the world, yet he shattered those who followed him.

Once driven by high purpose, he now wallows in the mire—broken, trembling, and eclipsed by terror.

To flee the agony and pain, he embraced the very doom bidden for him.

This is our protagonist, the Tainted.

[Arete Games Studio @GamesArete]

We’re starting work on the animations for new character.

Varcolin the Exile is a formidable warrior, but her true strength comes from the beast within — a power that can endanger even her own allies.

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[Arete Games Studio @GamesArete]

We've updated the Zantion Empire's Legion Commander. (Left: New / Right: Old)

Though our protagonist begins as one of these commanders, a clandestine mission from the Imperial Court leads to his path of ruin and eventual desertion.

[Arete Games Studio @GamesArete]

...And then there are the twisted husks of the wretched beasts that succumbed to the Great Old Ones' taint.

[Arete Games Studio @GamesArete]

Introducing our new monster: the Ichor Anomaly.

Once ordinary wildlife—like the stags roaming the vast forests bordering the Forbidden Lands—these creatures have been horribly tainted by the black blood of the Great Old Ones.

Having gorged upon the Ichor, they have shed their bestial husks to ascend as abhorrent eldritch entities...

[Arete Games Studio @GamesArete]

He sought to mend the world, yet he shattered those who followed him.

Once driven by high purpose, he now wallows in the mire—broken, trembling, and eclipsed by terror.

To flee the agony and pain, he embraced the very doom bidden for him.

This is our protagonist, the Tainted.

[Arete Games Studio @GamesArete]

@kylen___ Nevermind. Just a little bit of mood light. It would be very appreciated for you if you look around roofs.

[Arete Games Studio @GamesArete]

Left: Before mood light applied.
Right: After mood light applied.

[Arete Games Studio @GamesArete]

@Spanish_Kortez My pleasure!