Whispers of Gods is a Dark Fantasy top-down ARPG, Souls-Like, set in the Victorian Era, re-imagined through the Lovecraftian Mythos. Welcome to Ashford Hollow, a cursed village swallowed by whispers from beyond. An ancient resonance known as The Voice drifts across the land, twisting the minds of humans and feeding an ever-growing chaos. Combat is brutal, precise, and unforgiving. Master dodges, parries, charged strikes, and devastating combos. Swap between melee weapons and ranged attacks, and use your limited resources wisely. There's no room for button-mashing. MADNESS MECHANICS Madness is not just a story element, it’s a core mechanic. As your sanity fades, new enemies , hidden paths, hallucinations and items begin to emerge. The world shifts in real time, blurring the line between truth and madness. Sometimes, the only way forward is to lose yourself. DEEP RPG PROGRESSION Level up by defeating enemies and collecting Whispers. Distribute attribute points across Strength , Dexterity , Precision , and Resistance stats , customizing your build to match your playstyle. A DARK, MYSTERIOUS STORY As you explore Ashford Hollow, the city feels under siege, but by no army you can see. Only the Hollows remain: once-human, sentinels stripped of their minds by The Voice, endlessly patrolling the streets like puppets caught in a ritual they no longer understand. KEY FEATURES: •Precision-based combat inspired by Souls-like design, read enemy intentions, punish openings, master timing, and survive lethal encounters. • Major Boss Adaptability to the player's current weapons and madness gauge. • Deep RPG progression with fully customizable builds, stats, weapons, and playstyles. • Dynamic sanity system that reshapes gameplay, visuals, enemy behavior, and even fragments of the lore. • Environmental storytelling through hidden fragments of lore, world details, and enigmatic NPCS. • Loot, inventory, quests, and equipment management integrated into a classic ARPG structure. • Victorian aesthetic fused with cosmic horror influences. • Estimated playtime: 8+ hours per run (high replayability). (Work in progress) “For the gods do whisper… and not all who hear remain whole.”
