A downloadable Demo for Windows

What would you do if you were allowed the knowledge of a mysterious realm with the connection to the universes? The Gate has opened, Portums have been unlocked, and the way to new lands brought forth. 

Synopsis

Welcome to the Gate:Way.


Every universe in existence and nonexistence is connected in one way or another. Worlds comprised of the past, the future, different paths, different ideologies...What would you do if you knew those connections were growing stronger?

Because of these growing bonds, the doors have opened to the might of the Hooded Man, to escape his own universe, and to take power in another. Together with your companions, you must enter the Gateway and travel through a multitude of locations as you run a single step behind the Hooded Man's path. Throughout your travels, you'll meet new friends who will help you on your journey, as well as adversaries who wish you nothing but harm.

 Solve the mysteries surrounding the Hooded Man, the connections, follow every string of information to the source, destroy the Nightmares plaguing the worlds...or else the universe might come crashing down into darkness.

Features
  • A mystery to solve - Each world has friends to make, enemies to defeat, and a connection that ties it all together. Find the connection. Solve the mystery of why.
  • World travel - Worlds filled with different themes, characters, and quests are explored throughout the game. Travel to each one from a mysterious dimension known as the Gateway. Each world is planned to have different tilesets, making it seem like you really are in different worlds.
  • Time passage - Feel the world react naturally against the sands of time as the sun sets and rises in its favor. Not only is the sun and moon affected, but the weather is affected as well, naturally changing itself as it would in the real world.
  • Dungeons - Secret passages, caves, ruins, and more. Explore every nook and cranny and you might find dungeons to explore, loot, and fight your way through to the end. And just when you thought you'd think mysteries stop with the story, pay close attention...even the dungeons have untold stories, just waiting to be unlocked.
  • Variety of adventure - Want to take a break from fighting or story? Don't worry. Fight in Tournaments, cook food, play an Invaders-themed minigame, partake in the Mystery Chest, challenge the Vex Quizzler, and more!
  • Customization - Choose from a large database of accessories, weapons, armors, and outfits as you fight any Nightmare that crosses your path. With skill-adding weapons, state-defying bangles and so much more, you'll find yourself getting in and out of trouble with ease...or you can find yourself being the one dragged across the ground...
  • And More!

Leave some feedback in the comments section so that I can work hard to fix this game up and form it in the way YOU'D like it! Your opinions are important and will be listened to!

Keep in mind, there's also a Wiki page that you can visit to learn more about characters and lore. https://bowtieartistgames.fandom.com
You might even find secrets or easter eggs on the game within that site...take a look around!

NEW! Trello: https://trello.com/b/W51j90Zy/dawn-of-the-new-hour-progress
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NEW! Discord: https://discord.gg/ETcBmbN

Download

Download
Gateway - Crystal Fragments Demo - 1.9.7 FINAL UPDATE 537 MB

Install instructions

Extract the files from the .RAR. Install all fonts! I cannot stress that enough, install all fonts! After all files are extracted and all fonts are installed, open Game.exe

Development log

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Comments

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I’m instantly hyped to play this. Please bring it to Playstation. It’d be a day 1 purchase. 

(takes a look at all your previous comments) You, uh...you really like Playstation, don't you, friend? 

Well...SO DO I! Current owner of every PS console except for the Vita, never got around to that one. If only I could bring this to PlayStation, OH what a glorious day that would be! Alas, it remains on PC for now. Maybe one day? Gosh, what a dream...

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Thanks for replying. 

My anger doesn’t allow me to have a machine that changes settings on its own while completely ignoring my commands so I can’t have a PC. But obviously I’m following a lot of PC exclusive games. Maybe I’ll look into the Steam Deck. 😎

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What is the average run time of this demo?

If you're playing just the main story in New Woodbury (church dungeon and tunnels dungeon) and you reach the credits, about an hour, maybe an hour and a half. If you're exploring, checking out the different towns (Otnemarcas, Carrasco), hunting treasures, trying out the alpha version of the tournament, and side quests, then maybe three to four hours. I've got a lot of stuff tucked away in this demo for exploration. 

No matter if you just want the story experience or if you wanna explore the worlds built up so far, I just hope you have fun :)