Resurrection Gate
10/31/24: DEMO OUT NOW! + DEVLOG
BUG: Some in-passage environment art files are not loading on itch, while others are. I've tried reducing filesize, editing images, renaming files, and triple-checking relative paths, but I'm still troubleshooting. For a workaround, download the game's offline build and open the index.html file in your browser.
Death opens doors.
Perhaps some should remain closed.
DESCRIPTION
Resurrection Gate is an in-progress interactive novella about loss, liches, and what lingers at the edge of existence. It is being developed in Twine ยฎ.
Resurrection Gate explores:
- ๐๏ธ What might happen when an old friend comes back from the dead
- ๐๏ธ How to get excommunicated from a monastery in 24 years or less
- ๐๏ธ Ways to keep your co-workers from suspecting your carcass of rotting
… and other such tribulations.
GAMEPLAY
Gameplay is choice-based, revolving around dialogue and actions that govern specific variables. Resurrection Gate has multiple protagonists: point-of-view will initially switch between Yasha, a shellshocked hussar burdened by his past, and Sully, an outcast monk exploring their first taste of independence. After reaching a conclusion in their intertwined route, experience a previously unplayable character's point of view: the Duke of Wratun, a man determined to thrive in spite of his recent murder.
Every character has been shaped by their past, whether they are in the prime of their life or have lived undead for years. What the future holds for them remains to be seen — but in the present, their fates are all connected, and a malevolent spirit haunts each of them...
- ๐๏ธ View the world through different eyes: multiple playable characters whose points of view cycle from scene to scene, providing unique context and perspective throughout each chapter.
- ๐๏ธ Each playable character has specific Traits, some of which cannot be changed, and others which are dynamic and can be emphasized by the player for the duration of the playthrough, allowing exploration of different strengths and weaknesses which affect future interactions.
- ๐๏ธ Choose which paths to follow: characters' actions impact their progression through the narrative, as well as their personal wellbeing.
FEATURES
- ๐๏ธ Robust state-tracking: a character's status and traits, governed by both player choice and narrative events, will affect the choices, dialogue, and actions available to them. For instance, an injured character cannot perform certain actions, and a character lacking peace of mind may be unwilling to engage in others.
- ๐๏ธ Interactive dialogue: name cavalry steeds; argue with a cannibal; appeal to the clemency of a hard-hearted ruler! Conversations build relationships — positive or negative — with other characters, who may help or hinder the player later.
- ๐๏ธ A second storyline featuring a new playable character becomes available after reaching an initial ending.
- ๐๏ธ An original soundtrack composed by Ruune!
- ๐๏ธ Portrait art by Rowan Oats and UI art by Meagan Trott!
- ๐๏ธ Featuring illustrations by Jay Schriber!
- ๐๏ธ Lush UI created using CSS and HTML!
- ๐๏ธ Unique text mechanics allow for a smoother reading pace!
- ๐๏ธ Created entirely in Twineยฎ using the SugarCube format!
UPDATES
Resurrection Gate is currently in development and will remain in development for a while yet. Devlogs will be posted here on itch from time to time and will go into greater depth about characters, mechanics, and development news. To keep up with the development of Resurrection Gate, you can follow on itch to receive alerts when a new devlog is posted!
You can also follow on Twitter for additional updates, and consider subscribing to the devlog tier ($3) on Patreon for more behind-the-scenes features each month if you'd like to directly support development.
"Nothing in his life
became him like the leaving it..."
Shakespeare, Macbeth
DETAILS
- Developer: G.C. Baccaris
- Based In: New York, United States
- Contact: gcbaccaris(@)gmail(dot)com
- Social: @gcbaccaris
- Release Date: TBA, 2025
- Platforms: Web-based; PC; Mac
- Language: English
Updated | 2 days ago |
Status | In development |
Platforms | HTML5, Windows, macOS, Linux |
Rating | Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars (1 total ratings) |
Author | Grim Baccaris |
Genre | Interactive Fiction |
Made with | Twine |
Tags | Gothic, in-development, made-with-twine, Narrative, Story Rich, Text based, Twine |
Average session | About a half-hour |
Languages | English |
Inputs | Mouse |
Links | Patreon, Twitter/X |
Download
Install instructions
โ Download the game
โ Extract the compressed folder
โ Open the index.html file in your browser
For now, this is a workaround for the bug where some environment art files do not display when hosted on itch.
Development log
- Minor Update: Names! Bug fixes! Blinking!2 days ago
- DEMO RELEASE! Resurrection Gate Vertical Slice4 days ago
- Live & Undead at NarraScope 2024!Jun 27, 2024
- Devourer & BloodletterOct 31, 2023
- Meet the Supporting CastMay 27, 2023
- State of the GateJun 06, 2022
- Meet the Playable CharactersJun 01, 2021
- RESURRECTION GATE: About the GameMar 30, 2021
Comments
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Can't believe this was made in Twine. Looks amazing!
I was scrolling through the description when the dude on the right blinked AND SCARED THE ABSOLUTE LIFE OUT OF ME!!! Was not expecting that, can't believe I was jumpscared by a blink ๐ญ๐
I was wondering if that might catch anyone by surprise! I'm sorry he spooked you, but I'm pleased the uncanny haunted portrait vibes are working. (Thanks so much for checking out the page!)