what is blessfrey?
august 6, 2020
#game
Blessfrey is a 2D action RPG developed for PC by Chimchooree.
a Godot Engine action rpg inspired by Guild Wars 1's class and skill systems, which were in turn inspired by Magic: The Gathering. You will amass a large library of skills through exploration and practice, but you may only take 8 with you into combat. You will also befriend AI companions and manage the skillbars of your team. Plan synergies and team strategies to overcome each challenge. Enemies will be have skillbars of their own, so the same skillbar won't work everywhere! No decision is permanent, so experiment to your heart's content.
Okay, I lied. Blessfrey also has a dual job system. The job you pick at character creation is permanent, but you can take a second as a side gig. Change your side gig frequently to find the best combinations!
Blessfrey is a dungeoncrawler, so you will find some shops and quests in the hub town, but the local dungeon is deep and full of mysteries to uncover. I started working on it to learn a wide range of programming concepts (games are very complex software) but also to realize my dream game (because what gamer doesn't have a dream game?).
I'll put an HTML5 demo up here soon-ish. Keep checking! Learn more on the Blessfrey page.
Presskit is available here.
The game is designed to pit your skill and creativity against a series of combat and puzzle challenges while exploring the depths of the downtown dungeon.
Class progression is free-form, and virtually no decision is permanent. At character creation, you will choose a permanent First Class, but you can unlock new classes for multiclassing during gameplay. Swap out Second Classes to find a combination to overcome challenges and express your playstyle.
Each class has its own style of skills associated with it. Skills are individual powers gained through gameplay which give specific effects. Your skillbar only has 8 skill slots and can only be edited in safe areas. The challenge comes from discovering effective strategies and synergies against the next area.
Skills are gained during exploration. As you find new areas, encounter enemies, and interact with your surroundings, you will internalize those experiences as new skills. There are multiple paths to learning, so you are free to focus on your favorite parts of the game.
Blessfrey has been lots of fun to work on. I hope you enjoy it once a demo and eventually a game drops.
Last updated June 8, 2021