Welcome to "Echoes of the Damned," an immersive text-based adventure game set in the haunted halls of Castle Shadowmere. Uncover dark secrets, face terrifying enemies, and struggle to maintain your sanity as you navigate through this gothic horror experience.
In "Echoes of the Damned," you play as the sole survivor of an ill-fated expedition to Castle Shadowmere. As you explore the castle's cursed halls, you'll encounter ghostly characters, battle nightmarish creatures, and unravel a sinister plot that threatens not just your life, but your very soul.
- Rich, atmospheric descriptions that bring the dark world of Castle Shadowmere to life
- Complex characters with unique dialogues and quests
- Multi-stage quest system with branching outcomes
- Turn-based combat system with a variety of enemies
- Inventory management with items that affect your health and sanity
- Sanity mechanic that adds an extra layer of challenge and immersion
- Multiple endings based on your choices and actions
- Ensure you have Python 3.7 or higher installed on your system.
- Clone this repository to your local machine.
- Navigate to the game directory in your terminal or command prompt.
- Run the game using the command:
python textadventure.py
- Use simple commands to interact with the game world:
- Move between rooms using compass directions (e.g., "north", "south", "east", "west")
- Interact with items and characters using commands like "take", "use", and "talk to"
- Enter combat with "attack" followed by the enemy's name
- Check your status and inventory with "status" and "inventory" commands
- Manage your health and sanity carefully - if either reaches zero, it's game over!
- Complete quests to uncover more of the story and gain valuable rewards
- Explore thoroughly, as crucial items and information may be hidden in unexpected places
"Echoes of the Damned" contains mature themes and descriptions of violence and horror. It is intended for adult audiences only.
This project is open for contributions. If you have ideas for new features, rooms, characters, or storylines, feel free to fork the repository and submit a pull request.
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE.md file for details.
- Inspired by classic text adventures and modern horror RPGs
- Special thanks to all contributors and playtesters who helped shape this dark, immersive world
Prepare yourself for a journey into madness. Can you uncover the truth of Castle Shadowmere and escape with your sanity intact? Play "Echoes of the Damned" to find out!