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Devlog 1: Context & Background

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

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.

We just dropped a new trailer for Dark Queen of Samobor (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71fXnpTUGZk), narrated by Sandra Lončarić, a renowned Croatian actress. It got showcased in Best Indie Games Summer Showcase 2025 hosted by Best Indie Games.

For combat mechanics, we are mostly taking inspiration from God of War and Prince of Persia The Lost Crown.

What do you think?

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

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

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.

Just a totally normal buoyancy test

There's no need for anyone to get hurt