Tales of Tyria

About

Tales of Tyria is a single-player RPG inspired by 8-bit era classics. You play as a hero armed with a sword, shield, and magic tools, tasked with recovering seven Light Crysts to awaken a dormant goddess and banish darkness. Exploration and combat take place in a series of distinct temples, each guarding a crystal and filled with puzzles, enemies, and environmental hazards. The gameplay loops around boss battles, item upgrades, and backtracking to previously visited areas with new abilities. The game’s charm comes from its nostalgic pixel art and straightforward design. While the story follows a familiar hero’s journey, the temple layouts and enemy variety keep the experience engaging. Players appreciate the tight controls and the satisfaction of mastering each stage’s mechanics. Released in 2020, it’s a concise but polished homage to old-school action-adventure titles.

Storyline

In the beginning there was only emptiness and darkness… Then the Goddess Tyria created the land and all living creatures... People lived in peace, enjoying their lives, thankful for the Goddess' gift of creation... Satisfied with her work, but very tired, the Goddess felt it was time for her to retract and rest… Concerned for the safety of her beloved people and nature, she split her soul into 7 crystals… The Light Crysts, resting in the sacred temples of the world to this day, ready to be used to protect all life from darkness… So the Goddess Tyria was sleeping quietly for a long time... But then... one day, her slumber turned into a nightmare since the portals of darkness had been opened. Monstrous creatures overran the world, spreading chaos and death, leaving the innocent people of Tyria in desperation and fear. But there's still hope... When the hero of light appears to seek the 7 Light Crysts, using their remaining divine power to open the portal to the celestial realm… …to restore the Goddess' peace and to bring back light to the lands of Tyria.