Explorer of Yggdrasil

About

Explorer of Yggdrasil follows Mei, an explorer who must climb a massive sky-piercing tower to recover lost memories. After saving a mage named Gilles, who lacks arms but wields magic, she teams up with him to navigate Yggdrasil’s shifting floors. Each level introduces new enemies, traps, and puzzles requiring a mix of combat, skill checks, and item management. Progression hinges on upgrading gear and learning spells to survive increasingly brutal challenges. The tower’s layout changes between runs, forcing players to adapt strategies as they dig deeper. The game leans heavily on its narrative, with Mei’s past slowly revealed through dialogue and environmental clues. Yggdrasil’s design emphasizes verticality and variety, with distinct themed floors and optional side quests. While combat can feel repetitive at times, the bond between Mei and Gilles adds emotional weight to the journey. Developed by Black Train, it’s a modest indie RPG that prioritizes story and structure over polish, appealing to players who enjoy methodical exploration and mystery-driven quests.

Storyline

Yggdrasil, also known as "The Tower of God", is a giant tower that reaches all the way to the clouds. It is commonly believed among explorers that weapons of all kinds can be found within the tower. One day, a kind-hearted explorer named Mei rescues an armless man during a chance encounter. The man discovers that Mei had lost her memories while exploring the tower. Having just realized her predicament, Mei yearns to discover the truth behind her amnesia. Fortunately, being a mage, the armless man Gilles senses their answer lies within Yggdrasil itself. Together with her new ally, Mei embarks on her journey to explore Yggdrasil once more, aiming to reach the top of the tower and uncover the mystery of her past.