Grim Tides - Old School RPG
A classic RPG set in a lawless tropical archipelago hiding a dark and sinister secret. Inspired by retro dungeon crawlers and tabletop classics, it blends turn-based combat, written storytelling and hand-drawn art into an immersive experience designed for quick ventures and long sessions both.
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Overview
Summary
A classic RPG set in a lawless tropical archipelago hiding a dark and sinister secret. Inspired by retro dungeon crawlers and tabletop classics, it blends turn-based combat, written storytelling and hand-drawn art into an immersive experience designed for quick ventures and long sessions both.
Description
About This Game
Grim Tides blends tabletop RPG adventure, dungeon crawling and roguelike mechanics, and a classic turn-based combat system into something that feels equally like a solo tabletop campaign or a choose-your-own-adventure book. Detailed worldbuilding, abundance of lore and hand-drawn artwork make every run feel like a story in its own right.
"What is the price of knowledge? What is the price of power that comes with it?"
Welcome to Farhaven, a lone port in an exotic tropical archipelago of the Southern Isles. Far removed from the orderly confines of civilization, the town is a den of crime, decadence and debauchery, standing on the precipice of the unknown. Enter a condemned prisoner who's been offered a chance at redemption in this strange new frontier...
As major factions and powers that be converge around you, you have a tough choice to make: will you be a simple puppet involved in a sinister plot beyond your understanding? Or will you take your fate into your own hands? Whatever your decision, it could have consequences far beyond your wildest imagination, because the hidden depths of the Isles' ancient jungles hide a secret so terrible, it could spell doom of the world itself. 
"How far are you willing to go to earn your freedom? What are you willing to sacrifice?"
*** FEATURES ***
immerse in a rich fantasy world with its own history and lore
defeat enemies and fight boss battles in a classic turn-based combat system
customize your character in a classless system with many skills, spells, and perks at your disposal
experience the game world through a large variety of interactive, text-based events
manage your own ship and crew as you explore an exotic tropical archipelago
complete quests, collect bounties and find scattered pieces of ancient lore
play your own way, with 4 difficulty levels, optional permadeath and other adjustable settings
"The Mua-Ta of old have a saying: when the Dark closes in, your own mind is your worst enemy"
* Grim Tides is a standalone prequel to Grim Quest. No prior experience with the series is needed; it's a complete adventure on its own.
