Summary

Gerel: Against The Corvus Empire is a 2d pixel art platformer with metroidvania elements.
I've been developing it over the past 5 months in Unreal Engine 4 using placeholder assets that were either purchased online, free or made myself. They serve the purpose of demonstrating that a viable demo can be built with the systems and features that have been designed and implemented. I've just entered the second phase of development that focuses on expanding features and functionality as well as completely overhauling all the graphics, sound, ui and music and replacing them with custom content.

Overall Game Premise

Our story takes place in the land of Muur, a once proud and accomplished civilization that was invaded by the Corvus Empire. Now, many generations later, the descendants of the survivors eke out a meagre existence on the outskirts of the ruins of their once-great capital. 

You play as Gerel, an inhabitant of the land of Muur. Left to raise your children alone after your husband was killed at the hands of the Corvus guards who raided your little homestead. One day after foraging for food, you return home to find that your children are missing. 

On your journey to find them you will explore the land of Muur, meet it's inhabitants, brave its dangers and fight against the Corvus Empire.

Page Link & Gameplay Video

https://overwrite-games.itch.io/gerel-against-the-corvus-empire