Forsaken Castle

About

Forsaken Castle puts you in control of Lily, a rookie paladin sent to investigate undead activity near an abandoned village. You enter a large castle that should be empty but has lights on and a closed drawbridge. The game feels like a classic 16-bit action platformer where you explore rooms, fight monsters, and unlock new skills to reach areas you could not access before. This metroidvania structure means your progress depends on finding the right tools to navigate the handcrafted world while dealing with deadly creatures along the way. The pixel art style gives the game a distinct retro look that fits the story of an old, forgotten place. Players have praised the tight controls and the challenge of figuring out how to expand Lily's abilities without getting stuck. Community ratings highlight the satisfying combat loop where every new power-up changes how you approach older sections of the map. It is a straightforward single player adventure that does not hold your hand but offers enough depth to keep you engaged for hours as you uncover the source of the evil inside.

Storyline

Lily is a newly appointed paladin sent to investigate the appearance of undead near a village. Her search leads her to an old castle that is known to have been long abandoned, but there are lights visible and the drawbridge is closed. Being new to her order, she has a desire to prove herself a capable paladin, thus she decides to find a way into the castle and destroy the source of the undead, but doesn't realize the evil she is ultimately about to face.