Developed by: Edward Marchioni (Programmer) and Emily Dawn Gilliland (Artist)
Published by: Perfect Gen
Platform: PC (Steam)
Genre: 2D Top-Down Action-Adventure
Release Date: Coming Soon.
You Alone Can Defeat Evil is a gripping 2D top-down action-adventure game where players assume the role of a rogue Sorcerer of Eskilon, battling the Great Demon that threatens humanity. With a unique blend of fast-paced combat, deep lore, and hidden features, the game immerses players in a world of magic, war, and moral conflict.
While the game is presented as a single-player experience, it hides features that go beyond traditional solo play, with more details to be announced soon.
Game Overview
Key Features
Dive into a mystical world where players gradually unlock the story by collecting lore books in battles against the Great Demon. Each lore book sheds light on a historical figure, revealing the world's past while giving the player a magic tattoo that grants an ability that represents that historical figure.
Deep Lore
Challenging Combat Mechanics
Players face the Great Demon and its legion of lesser demons, using soul-based magic while navigating isolation-inducing challenges unique to this game.
Unique Respawn Mechanic
Hidden Features Beyond Single Player
When the player dies, they are reborn thanks to a mystical tattoo connection, offering a deep connection between body and soul, driving the gameplay loop.
While designed as a solo experience, the game contains hidden features that hint at gameplay beyond the traditional single-player mode. More information will be revealed soon.
Story
You Alone Can Defeat Evil tells the story of a world recovering from the Great War, where colonial powers and rebellious colonies clashed for control. At the final battle in the colony of Eathabar, rogue Sorcerers of Eskilon summoned a destructive force – the Great Demon, an embodiment of hatred, which threatens to consume humanity.
As one of the rogue sorcerers, the player is haunted by their role in unleashing this terror. Now, the player must journey to the Shrine of the Cosmos, where the Great Demon channels its power to corrupt the human heart. Only by mastering the soul magic of Eskilon can the player hope to defeat the demon and restore peace to the world.
Lore Highlights:
The Great Demon
Born from the chaos of the Great War, it seeks to fill the human heart with hatred.
The Sorcerers of Eskilon
Magic-wielding rebels who tattoo the souls of the dead onto their skin to cast spells.
The Shrine of the Cosmos
A sacred space where the final battle against the Great Demon takes place.
The Keeper (Deikaus)
An ancient being from the Cosmos, watches over the world but allows humanity to resolve its conflicts.
Developer Team
Edward Marchioni: Programmer
Emily Dawn Gilliland: Lead Artist and Narrative Designer
Together, Edward and Emily have crafted a unique game that challenges both player skill and their grasp of the lore that underpins the world. Drawing on their shared love of deep world-building and engaging combat mechanics, You Alone Can Defeat Evil promises a memorable experience.
Links
Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1274700/You_Alone_Can_Defeat_Evil/
YouTube Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJXy-OUv_B8
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/94X9c4fWUk
Website: https://www.pg-publishing.com/
Publisher
Perfect Gen is a new publisher dedicated to supporting indie game developers and helping bring creative, innovative games to players worldwide.
PerfectGen is the first PC/Steam game publisher based in Africa.
Contact: contact@pg-publishing.com