The fate of the world hangs in the balance as the sinister Demon Lord threatens to bring about its ruin. Amidst this looming peril, not everyone can wield the mantle of a hero. You, for instance, are not the archetypal saviour but rather the town drunk. Can you defy all odds and rise to become the unlikely champion in the battle to save the world?
Dream Warrior is a captivating turn-based RPG meticulously crafted by High Tower Games, drawing inspiration from the cherished 8-bit classics of yesteryears, but devoid of any unnecessary padding. Seamlessly transition from exhilarating combat sequences to bustling towns and captivating quests. Embark on a resolute mission to vanquish the malevolent Demon Lord.
Dream Warrior Key Features
- Fast-paced, turn-based combat.
- 7 classes to unlock, including fantasy staples like Wizard, Monk, Goth, and Drunk.
- Customize your build with skills and special items.
- A touch of roguelite randomness ensures that each playthrough is different.
- 4 endings to find.
- Do quests for unique, hidden equipment.
- Reasonably short runs, but ample room for replays.
- A story, which you can read or ignore at your discretion.
- Hope for a drunkard, if you can find it.
Dream Warrior originated as a submission for Gaming World’s second monthly jam on itch.io in December of 2023, where the theme was “dreams”. Despite having already developed a dream-based jam game earlier in the year, the creator, Robert Hightower, remembered a small interaction between the player character and a drunken uncle in a particular RPG by chance. This became the inspiration for the entry.
Following the conclusion of the jam, the creator continued to update the game, finding enjoyment in both playing and developing it. Subsequently, a build of the game was showcased at ETSU-Con, a local nerd culture convention, where it received unexpectedly positive feedback. Following this, three unrelated individuals suggested that the game be published on Steam. Taking this advice to heart, Robert made substantial updates, ported the game to desktop platforms, and eventually released it on Steam.
