Champions of Shond: Echoes of Faith

About

1 Champions of Shond: Echoes of Faith is a turn-based RPG with dungeon-crawling mechanics set in a low-resolution pixel art world. You play as Mas and Zel, two agents investigating a surge of demonic activity and undead disturbances in Willowbrook. The story centers on exploring underground labyrinths, battling corrupted creatures, and uncovering clues about a heresy at a local temple. Combat mixes strategic positioning with character abilities, requiring careful planning to survive escalating threats. The game’s minimalist graphics and tight level design create a focused experience with puzzle-like battles and a mystery-driven plot. Developed for LOWREZJAM 2023, it shows polish in execution and clever use of limited visuals. Community feedback notes the satisfying combat balance and clever level design, though some players mention the short runtime and limited character depth. A quick but thoughtful pick for fans of tactical RPGs with a retro twist.

Storyline

Mas and Zel, two agents in the service of Shond, were tasked with a new mission: The town of Willowbrook has begun exhibiting strange behavior. First, undead began wandering the area, doing unknown tasks and attacking anything that got in their way. Then, demons began raiding the region, kidnapping and murdering at their own will. While the source of the demons is unknown, the undead were spotted exiting the basement of a temple to Shond. Is this a coincidence, or has the temple to Shond been corrupted by heretical forces? It's up to the two of them to investigate the source and put a stop to it.