Escape the Cursed Forest: A Simple Non-Field RPG

Embark on a unique RPG adventure as a skilled hunter trapped in a cursed forest. This minimalist game focuses on escaping the forest, offering a streamlined experience with intuitive controls.

Prologue: You're the village's best hunter, drawn to a national hunting tournament near the royal capital. Upon waking after your first night camping, you discover a disturbing scene: the campsite, once bustling with hunters, is deserted. National guards, responsible for the tournament, have vanished. Your attempts to find your way back to the entrance prove futile – you're lost in a strangely shifting forest where even familiar landmarks seem to change.

The Elven Curse: Aided by Foria, a mysterious quarter-elf, your goal is to unravel the "Elven Curse" and escape the forest. Gameplay is remarkably simple, using a maximum of three buttons at any time (excluding the main menu).

Character Creation: While character customization is limited, you can reroll your stats as needed before starting. Status increase rates upon leveling are only visible on this screen – not in-game. Losing all your life force results in a game over. You'll need at least two talismans to continue playing.

Foria, the Peddler Quarter-Elf: This enigmatic child-like figure secretly assists you using the forest's ancient spirits.

Game Mechanics:

• Exploration: Navigate the forest by exploring unexplored areas. The success of each exploration attempt depends on factors such as "fog depth" and your character's stats. If you run out of life force, use poison to restore your vitality or, if necessary, consume a rare talisman and return to Foria.
• Hunter Battles: The forest is teeming with creatures, from wolves and wild dogs to surprisingly aggressive frogs and rabbits. Killing them yields hides for trading with Foria. Unlike traditional RPGs, combat is optional and doesn't involve character leveling. You're a hunter armed with a bow and arrow, needing to maintain distance to attack safely. If the distance is too short, you'll suffer a one-sided attack. You can either try to create distance ("withdrawal," success rate dependent on your stats) or use a "flash" ball given by Foria for a guaranteed escape. You can also use wound medicine to heal at a safe distance.
• Cloak System: Craft a cloak using gathered materials (branch arrows, resin, and leather). Layering up to three cloaks enhances your abilities. Cloaks can even restore vitality. Note that the topmost cloak can be damaged and eventually destroyed. The bow and arrow remain unchanged throughout the game.

Game Features:

• Simple, intuitive gameplay.
• Random skill selection.
• Resource management (synthesis and alchemy).
• Autosave system (though not during battles). It is recommended to close the app in the base menu to ensure save progress.

Version 1.2 Update (December 18, 2024): Bug fixes, including a fix for unexpected transitions to the character creation mode. Previous versions included text corrections and minor bug fixes.

This game is less about traditional RPG progression and more about the experience of exploring, surviving, and escaping the cursed forest. It's a game designed for relaxation and strategic thinking, with elements of chance and skill playing a significant role.