The Art Behind Dark Queen

...is rooted in iconic animations, and timeless pieces of art that evoke strong atmospheres and unforgettable visuals.

In this post we’ll take a look into some of the biggest inspirations that are shaping the world of Dark Queen.

Dark Queen is set in early 15th century Croatia. Players take on a role of the Crusader on a quest to rescue his beloved from the Dark Queen’s castle.

Inspired by Croatian literature and Slavic folklore, specifically the August Šenoa's The Snake Queen.

Link It Up! now has Optional collectibles. I haven't really figured out what to use them for yet, but I'm thinking of something like a high score or level unlocks.

How we made our combat more juicy

During playtesting sessions we realized that our combat system didn't feel as engaging as it should.

Read about the steps we took to make it feel more impactful

You can feel my panic in this GIF XD

Just a totally normal buoyancy test

Hi everyone! I wasn't posting in a while so I just wanted to let you know that that's it for now regarding Link It Up! and Thank you for following my devlogs!

I'm currently adding achievement to Link It Up! There will be 3 of them: * Completionist - for completing the game * Collector - for getting all collectibles * You Got It - for going half way through the game

Devlog 1: Context & Background

Introducing the world of Dark Queen: A Journey into Myth, Legend, and History

Our Discord server is live!

We’re also gearing up for a playtest in the near future, and we’ll be looking for dedicated testers directly from our Discord community.