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newbornkilik @newbornkilik

I forgot all about this awesome game! How is it going? Cheers for the future!
https://youtu.be/Sh0XPnwRWJk

Neco The Sergal @NecotheSergal

Gave this old demo a Let's Play - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etaRVhS1JXE

AppleMiner0 @AppleMiner0

"That Dragon, Coal"

1_630199 @1_630199

There seems to be a glitch where you can fall through the ground

AlexTheRuski @AlexTheRuski

From what I've played of the game, I absolutely love it, and look forward to its release, though I hope it actually comes to pass, at least before I lose interest. The Alpha Demo is ultimately quite short, only amassing to about 15-30 minutes of gameplay. As of now, the last update to the game was 7 months ago. This game has been in the making for nearly 4-5 years, yet very little is available. This is especially odd, considering that when I look at the screenshots, the game looks far further developed than it appears in the game itself, at least with what's available now. I hope that the developers didn't give up on this, because it truly does have potential. It consists of amazing music and art. I've never been that much of a fan of this old style of graphics, though it fits and looks good. I think it also helps that this graphics style is much easier to produce than most indie games now with 3d complex models, so as a result of them not needing to divert as much time to the graphics, the gameplay and story elements are greatly improved. Also, who doesn't like dragons?

Not all fairy tales end happily. A Dragon Named Coal is a dark fairytale with Castlevania: Symphony of the Night style gameplay and branching story mechanics of Dragon Age: Origins. The game is primarily being created by a husband and wife game studio. Currently we're actively developing for Mac, Windows, Linux, and console platforms.

Explore a dark fantasy world that reaps what you sow
Cleverly composed levels that reward exploration and experimentation
Your decisions drastically change how villains and heroes develop
Upgrade your skills with a Skyrim style system reworked for metroidvania mechanics
Flexible companion system with characters that change based on playstyle

Support

If you want to report a bug with the game please visit our Steam Community page at the link below. If you have feedback you want to share, leave a comment on this page and we'll be sure to read it.

http://steamcommunity.com/groups/a-dragon-named-coal

Storyline

Civil war hollows out a legendary kingdom to a husk of its former glory. In a last effort to save his people a king embarks on one last quest. But a young outcasted dragon named Coal may be able to accomplish what the king’s great armies and sorcerers cannot. For his decisions will echo throughout generations to doom or save everyone.

Gameplay

As Coal you’re put in the shoes of a young dragon who’s been outcasted for his odd obsession with humans. During your adventures you’ll make decisions that dramatically influence characters in the game. Some of these changes are immediate and others can be seen when re-encountering characters (as the game has a time lapse). While adventuring you’ll acquire a legendary sword known as the Soullass. The Soullass, Coal’s scarf, and other equipment can be upgraded from specific materials acquired throughout the environment. Write your dark fairytale, change the world, and explore a world that responds to your decisions.

#gjfest
#rpg

Development Stage

Early Access

Engine/Language

Unity

Published On

March 2, 2015

Game Website

Intense Cartoon Violence

Intense Fantasy Violence

Intense Realistic Violence

Blood and Gore

Alcohol Reference

Drug Reference

Suggestive Themes

Strong Language

Comical Shenanigans

ADNC Art: Valderun Burns

Coal returns to Valderun a little older and a little wiser, only to find a whole new host of troubles to contend with. (Just when you think you’ve got a handle on things, someone goes and sets everything on fire. Yeesh.)

ADNC Art: Valderun Burns Process

Some of the stages (Thumbnail, Rough Sketch, Line Art, and Flat Colors) behind creating “Valderun Burns” - a promotional piece for A Dragon Named Coal. The complete, full color art is comin’ soon!