is a retro-themed role-playing platformer with Metroidvania elements, originally released in 2011. Inspired by the 1987 MSX game The Maze of Galious , it follows a modern-day protagonist, Daniel, who is transported into a massive medieval castle called Harnakon during a tabletop role-playing game session. Core Gameplay Mechanics
: The game features non-linear exploration on a vast 2D map, typical of the Metroidvania genre. Its visual style is heavily influenced by the hardcore aesthetics of the NES era. unepic
: Daniel is an ordinary "pot-head" and sci-fi fan who initially believes his transportation to the castle is a drug-induced hallucination. Its visual style is heavily influenced by the
: Unlike standard platformers, Unepic incorporates deep character progression. Players assign skill points to various weapon types (melee and ranged) and armor as they level up. Players assign skill points to various weapon types