
Shards of the Banished is a dark fantasy action-RPG set in a cursed medieval world. A fallen king, a cursed queen, and a power-hungry usurper have plunged the land into ruin. As the exiled heir, you must rise, face powerful foes, and reclaim what is rightfully yours.
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Overview:
Shards of the Banished is a soulslike action RPG set in a post-apocalyptic dark fantasy world. You play as a lone warrior cast into a land consumed by glimmering darkness and the ashes of what was once a prosperous realm. Survive brutal encounters, explore ruined landscapes, and harness the mysterious power of crystals to uncover the truth behind your banishment.
Key Features:
Deep Combat System: Master a stamina-based melee combat system with dodge rolls, parries, and powerful finishers.
Character Progression: Unlock new abilities through a detailed skill tree tailored to your combat style.
Talismans: Collect and equip a variety of talismans that grant passive bonuses, stat boosts, and special effects.
Boss Fights: Face off against 3 deadly bosses, each with unique mechanics and challenges.
World Design: Navigate interconnected areas filled with secrets, traps, shortcuts, and hidden lore.
Replayability: Multiple builds and playstyles encourage experimentation and repeated playthroughs.
Atmospheric World: Experience a haunting soundtrack and environmental storytelling that deepen the immersion.
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Languages: English**languages with full audio support
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Bom jogo .mas funciona mal na steam deck!!!
the combat is so slow it feels almost turn based this game got 1 update and the early access says "we will be out of early access by late 2025" its 2026 if im reading that its def not true lol okay game but i feel like my time was robbed so i guess not even worth free? oh yeah and the lag is bad game feels like its mining bit coin
nie zagram do końca bo wpadłam pod mapę i musiałabym zacząć grę od nowa. szkoda, bo się spoko zapowiadało :(
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Got introduced to this game by Moist Critical. Despite the enormous sex appeal, do not be fooled. This is not a dating sim. I learned that the hard way. The controlls are fun though and the artstyle and sound design slaps.
Dark-Soul2-like Free game. Good but Much development needed
mmmm shards
no pague un peso pero me siento estafado igual
Mal opti et quelques bugs mais sympathique à faire.
редкий мусор с графикой и движком далеких 2000 , походу делали студенты для курсовой за которую получили двойку
ive enjoyed it so far and havent had any problems, we shall see how it goes
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