The Salt Keep 1.0.9

The Salt Keep is a text adventure that combines interactive fiction elements with Choose Your Own Adventure and RPG mechanics, catering to fans of classic gamebooks and fantasy literature.

THE STORY

Set in a high fantasy world with low fantasy stakes, The Salt Keep revolves around Doyle, a struggling merchant who becomes entangled in a life-or-death mystery during his journey. Upon a stop in the seemingly abandoned village of Cardwyke to meet a friend for financial assistance, Doyle is confronted with challenges far greater than monetary debts.

THE SETTING

The realm depicted in The Salt Keep draws from traditional fantasy aesthetics while incorporating elements of industrialism and the decay of feudal societies. Positioned against sprawling merchant empires and enigmatic corporate structures, power dynamics within the world shape not only through aristocrats and knights but also through faceless conglomerates.

The setting offers an alternative perspective to commonplace fantasy clichés, portraying a world where ordinary individuals navigate oppressive political landscapes rather than fulfilling grand prophecies or delving into grimdark narratives.

THE GAMEPLAY

• Guide Doyle through the village and towering keeps as he seeks for escape routes.
• Discover and utilize items as you progress.
• Enhance Doyle's skills by equipping various gear.
• Engage in percentage-based challenges that may lead to success or failure.
• Level up and gain experience based on your decisions.
• Interact with NPCs to advance through the story.
• Explore hidden secrets and areas within the game.
• Face potential bodily harm as you take risks throughout gameplay.

Despite the array of choices and challenges, the game ensures there are no dead-ends or fatal consequences, always propelling the story forward. Your decisions impact not only Doyle's fate but also those of other characters, shaping the narrative progression based on what you do or neglect to do.

THE DEMO

To immerse yourself in The Salt Keep's world before committing further, you can access the demo directly on your browser by clicking on the following link: The Salt Keep Demo. The demo encompasses the prologue and initial chapter of the game, enabling you to transfer any achieved progress to the full version.

CONTACT

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