Featuring a blend of 2D adventure and visual novel, The Mildew Children: Chapter 1 is the very beginning of the grim tale about a village inhabited only by children who follow savage pagan traditions. Guide a young witch named Kyrphel, along with her sisters and make sure they survive the macabre Ritual in order to save the village. A witch's demise during the ritual is not extraordinary, since not all can triumph over Mistress Death. This time, Kyrphel is strong enough to handle it. Or so she thought.
Combining the elements of fairy tale and horror, the story draws on pagan folklore and ancient beliefs. Accompany Kyrphel and her friends in this grim, beautifully hand-drawn adventure game. Take part in the Ritual and discover the secret of the village, interact with peculiar villagers, bewitch, and overcome the affliction that haunts the young sorceress.
- A full chapter of the origin story that introduces the player to local traditions and sets the stage for the adventure that follows.
- Approximately 1 hour of narrative and gameplay combining investigations, puzzles, quick-time events (QTE) and multiple-choice dialogues.
- The variety of unique locations: the village streets, the burial ground, the RItual.
- A series of tough decisions that will force you to think twice about how you proceed - will you go against ancient traditions or follow them to the end?
- Characters with a detailed personality and story, unique portraits reflecting the characters' emotions during dialogues. Numerous side characters Kyrphel would have to interact with in order to fulfill her goals.
Hey Everyone,
After 2 years of development The Mildew Children is finally out!
I want to thank you all for the patience and support. Also, I want to welcome all new players to this grim, beautifully hand-drawn tale.
This story takes place in a village inhabited only by children who follow savage pagan traditions. Assume the role of a young witch named Kyrphel and experience all the hardships of witch life, discover the secrets of ancient rituals, explore the village and interact with its inhabitants.
Witchcraft, rituals, lies or sincerity - do whatever it takes, since the fate of the entire village depends on whether you succeed in the Great Ritual or not.
Take a moment to check the Launch trailer before taking part in the Ritual!
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Available on PC, Nintendo Switch and Xbox
Microsoft Store - Microsoft.com
The Americas eshop - Nintendo.com
Europe eshop - Nintendo.com
THE RITE BEGINS! We are excited to bring you the first chapter of The Mildew Children!
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