The Shadow Crown - Frostwynd Chronicles

An illustrated, parser-based text adventure in the spirit of Zork and Colossal Cave. A full playthrough takes 3-4 hours, with side quests, multiple endings and auto-saves.

How It Plays

You type what you want to do, and the world answers.

> EXAMINE TRACKS

You crouch down to examine the tracks more closely...

Three sets of wolf tracks diverge here:

NORTH: Fresh tracks with blood droplets - recently killed prey.

UP: Old tracks, faint and weathered - an abandoned den.

EAST: Circular patterns - wolves pacing, guarding territory.

Read the signs, then FOLLOW the path you trust. Choose wrong and the wolves find you first.

Type naturally or use shortcuts like N, S, E, W. Type HELP at any time for the full command list.

The Story

The kingdom of Frostwynd lies in eternal twilight. Centuries ago, the Shadow Crown corrupted the noble dragon Scorathax, twisting a guardian into a beast of ruin. From his mountain lair, the dragon's servant, the Necromancer Malachar, commands legions of the undead from the catacombs below. You are a warrior of Eldergrove, the last bastion of light, and the only hope left to shatter the Crown forever.

Will you slay the dragon, or find a way to free him from the Crown's grip?

Features

Expansive World

21 unique locations, each with its own artwork

A world that remembers: scenes change as you clear enemies, heal corrupted lands and complete quests

A zoomable world map to keep you on track

Hidden secrets, treasures and easter eggs in every corner

Memorable Characters

Merchants, a blacksmith, a mountain hermit, a fortune teller, forest spirits and a mysterious hooded stranger

Every character has an illustrated portrait, their own story, side quests and rewards

Engaging Puzzles

Riddles, Caesar ciphers and environmental puzzles with multiple solutions

No hand-holding. Think like an adventurer!

Strategic Combat

15 enemy types, each with unique tactics

Find, buy and forge weapons and armour, including the Legendary Blade and Dragon Scale Armour

Learn spells to turn the tide of battle, or FLEE and live to fight another day

Boss fights that demand preparation

Fall in battle and you'll rise again at the Heroes' Shrine

Quests and Endings

A main story plus side quests

Multiple endings, including secret ones

Steam Leaderboards across 8 categories

Eldergrove awaits. The Shadow Crown must fall.

Developed by Superhero Panda Ltd. © Superhero Panda Ltd