Kupala

Kupala is a mystical visual novel in the genres of horror drama and folklore inspired by Slavic legends and ancient rituals
This is an Early Access version of Kupala
The current version offers approximately1 hour of gameplay or up to about1 hour and20 minutes for players who wish to explore multiple story branches At this stage players can already make choices that influence the direction of the story unlocking different outcomes
The full version is planned to offer approximately253 hours of total gameplay
Little Anya arrives at her grandmother s house together with her family who are going through difficult times on the eve of Kupala Night the most important night for pagan Slavs Among the creaking floorboards of the old house in the warmth of her grandmother s tales and the deceptive comfort of village life Anya senses the approach of a mystical night when ancient spirits awaken
The full version will feature a non-linear narrative with multiple possible endings as well as meaningful choices that affect the fate of Anya and her family Not every decision will be easy only you can determine whether Anya survives
The game is currently in active development A free demo version Kupala Demo is also available and takes approximately30 minutes to complete The demo is designed to introduce the characters and convey the game s atmosphere the coziness of a rural home the anxious anticipation of the coming celebration and a slowly building sense of suspense
All visual assets are hand-drawn using line art and linocut-inspired techniques All sound effects and music used in the game are royalty-free and not protected by copyright The game will be available in Russian and English
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