The Tale of Relm
An ode to the wonder of early Final Fantasy. In the world of Relm, two unlikely heroes are bound together as the corrupting Black Essence spreads across the land. Face the darkness through a thoughtful, tactical combat system built on timing and strategy.
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Summary
An ode to the wonder of early Final Fantasy. In the world of Relm, two unlikely heroes are bound together as the corrupting Black Essence spreads across the land. Face the darkness through a thoughtful, tactical combat system built on timing and strategy.
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About This Game
The Tale of Relm is a turn-based fantasy RPG inspired by the golden age of the FF series. Lead a unique cast of heroes through an exciting, story-rich adventure in a hand-crafted world.
A Tale of Destiny and Discovery
In the mysterious world of Relm, where ancient magic and shadowy forces collide, two unlikely heroes are bound by fate. Princess Celes, awakening to a powerful legacy, and Edge, a boy who escaped the Crudo program, find their destinies intertwined as they confront the corrupting Black Essence.
Explore, Discover and Interact
From quiet villages to forgotten temples, exploration is at the heart of Relm.
Talk to villagers, uncover secrets, solve puzzles inspired by early Zelda games, and piece together the lore of a world on the edge of collapse.
Shops, NPCs, and hidden clues breathe life into every corner.
Tactical Encounters
Combat isn’t about grinding - it’s about mastery.
Enemies are visible on the map, giving you the freedom to engage when you decide.
Break Shield Turn-Based Combat: The battle system is rooted in classic turn-based mechanics, but with a twist; turns aren't set in stone. You’ll need to discover enemy weaknesses, break their shields, and deliver the finishing blow, inspired by the Octopath Traveler system.
Strategic Boss Battles: Every boss has a perfect strategy waiting to be uncovered, rewarding careful observation and tactical thinking.
Flexible Character Progression
Level up your heroes your way.
A job point system lets you unlock skills in any order, creating countless builds and party combinations.
Customize every hero - from magic-focused mages to battle-hardened warriors - and define your strategy.
