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Dreadful River

Lead the kings son on a journey along the river. You must fight enemies, improve your raft and gear, find allies and explore mysteries along the shores. All to find a cure to some strange sickness troubling the land - can you save the kingdom?

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An unknown sickness spreading throughout the realm, you set sail down the river to find a cure. When word about the existence of old and otherworldly stones reach your ear, collecting every last one of them becomes a great shimmer of hope.

Defend your party and survive against your adversaries who are prepared to ambush you at any moment to destroy all hopes of salvation. All sorts of creatures’ prey upon you in dark dungeons while wild animal or dreads hunt you in bright daylight. To face this many challenges the bravest soldiers your pouch has to offer stand by your side.

Improve your chance of survival by improving their abilities and gear, find powerful allies and explore mysteries along the shores. Gather important resources and trade with townsfolk.

Uncover the truth behind the legends surrounding the ‘Tales of the fallen Stars’. On the search for a cure, you maybe even find the course for the strange smell above the water. Utilize everything in your grasps and save your Kingdom.

Explore the vast winding river

Steer the raft along the river and its ever changing scenery. Watch your supplies and keep your guard while the weather and the cycle of day and night will affect your view. With each run of the game, the river will have a new course and lead you through different landscapes.

Fight enemies and protect the crown

Your raft will be attacked from the shores and on the water. Defend your vessel and its crew against archers, javelin throwers, spellcasters and many more threats. Choose the right tactics and decide if you want to charge enemies or quietly evade them by floating ahead while they‘re sleeping.

Acquire items and improve your equipment

Pick up flotsam, collect drops from defeated enemies or purchase items in settlements along the river. Merchants will have different selections, prices, trading choices and unique items.

Upgrade your vessel

Increase crew capacity and add siege engines to your raft.

Manage and hire new crew members

Manage your crew members and improve their strength. Stop your raft at settlements and mercenary camps. Hire crew members such as Archers, Mages, Spearman and more. Also discover new crew member classes on your journey.

Earn battle experience By conquering forts, clearing dungeons and mines, sinking ships or fighting on land, you earn fight experience you can use to improve your crew abilities.

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