Balmung Cycle Part I: The Messenger and the Heretic is a Misao-winning RPG game created by Magi.
Plot[]
An outcast god consumed by despair threatens to bring the world of Midgard to its knees. Aided by a ragtag group of volunteer soldiers-of-fortune and a small loyal following, he aims to establish his kingdom once more. When reason and diplomacy with the outcast deity fail, the Aesir god Loki prepares to make a final bid to halt the ambitions of the heretic. What will become of the world should he be unable to succeed?
You are Blitz Ymir, a disconnected servant to the Aesir. The god Loki has offered you a limited freedom if only you were to complete a simple task in his name. When past obligations become personal choice, will you choose to live a menial life or continue to take up the sword in the name of the gods?
Features[]
- Modified DBS, third place winner of the GW 2005 code-off battle system division
- Single consistent graphical style that always feels like you are playing the same game
- An original score not composed of commercial game music
- Standard RPG fare gameplay: Mini games, dungeons, puzzles, and more
- Utilizes weapon attributes to expand battle strategies (More info in the blog entry for 4-19-08).
- 6–8 hours long gameplay
Awards[]
This game wins 6 Misao Awards
- Game of the Year Entries
- Best RPG Entries
- Best Completed Game Entries
- Best Sound Entries
- Best Game Design Entries
- Best Level Design Entries