Chainsdream

🏷️ In a Nutshell

«Chainsdream» is a unique blend of story-driven RPG, life simulator, and roguelite. By day, build your life in the small town of Starfall; by night, plunge into a surreal dreamworld where every journey is a new adventure. Work, forge friendships, and fight for the truth across two distinct yet interconnected planes of existence.

🌌 STORY

Charlie had hit rock bottom. Laid off, apartment seized for debt, with nothing but a bundle of belongings and a sense of hopelessness. Salvation came from an unexpected source: a mysterious letter offering a job and lodging in the quiet countryside town of Starfall.

Taking a job as the night guard at a local café, Charlie quickly realizes that Starfall is not as idyllic as it seems. It all began with the dreams. Vivid, frightening, and feeling all too real. Charlie discovers a whole world woven from humanity's dreams — Noctalion. It is from this surreal dimension that something is seeping into our world, something he must understand and stop.

To find his place in life, Charlie must not only uncover the town's secrets but also delve deep into Noctalion, where he will encounter not only insane monsters but also answers to questions he was afraid to ask.

This is a story of loss, hope, and the search for a home.

Heads up: The game balances a kind, melancholic, and unsettling atmosphere, touching on serious psychological and philosophical themes.

🎮 GAMEPLAY

Your journey is split between two realities.

🌞 BY DAY: Life in Starfall

• Routine & Relationships: Talk to the townsfolk, each with unique personalities and backstories. Participate in the town's life, find hobbies, and uncover your new friends' secrets.
• Work & Resources: Fulfill your duties as the night guard to make a living. Paying attention to details during the day can provide a crucial advantage when night falls.

🌙 BY NIGHT: The Café Shift

• Night Watch: Your main job. Keep an eye on the café, where inexplicable phenomena come to life after dark. Be prepared for anything.

😴 IN DREAMS: Journey into Noctalion

• Roguelite Exploration: The dreamworld is procedurally generated each time you sleep. Explore surreal landscapes, gather rare resources, and find blueprints.
• Dual Combat System:
  • Real-Time Combat: Fight using a dynamic action system where parrying, dodging, and striking at the right moment are key.
  • Bullet-Hell Confrontation: When an enemy prepares a special attack, the gameplay shifts dramatically! You must dodge bullet-hell patterns, akin to Undertale, to survive and continue the fight.
• Crafting & Progression: Use resources gathered from dreams to craft new weapons, armor, and useful tools. Upgrade your stats to unlock new paths in both worlds.

✨ KEY FEATURES

• Two Combat Systems: Real-time battles and intense bullet-hell evasion sequences.
• Two Worlds to Explore: The cozy town of Starfall with lively characters and an infinitely changing, dangerous dreamworld.
• Deep Crafting System: Create gear and items to aid your exploration.
• Rich Story & Deep Characters: The fates of Starfall's residents are deeply intertwined with the overarching mystery.
• Contrasting Atmosphere: The game masterfully blends moments of lightness and socializing with tense and unsettling situations.
• Meaningful Connections: Your choices in dialogue and actions shape your relationships with other characters.

«Chainsdream» is a journey to the edge of reality, where you can find not only danger but also unexpected friendship and your true self.

Languages: English, Russian.

📫 LINKS

• Game page on GameJolt: https://gamejolt.com/games/chainsdream/1020278
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MetyTelling

🎨 DEVELOPMENT TEAM

Studio: Mety Telling 

Mety (Matvei Denisenko) - Programmer, Writer, Designer
Author of the idea and main creator of the game. Responsible for all mechanics, story, and bringing the game world to life.

Other music performers:

Vitalezzz - Plains of Luminescence

💖 SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT

Game development is a long and challenging journey. If our project has caught your interest and you'd like to support us, it would be incredibly motivating!

• One link for everyone: https://dalink.to/mety_telling

Your support will help us dedicate more time to the project and release the game faster!