You’re a Knight. 

In a sprawling hand built  branching-path Lair.

It’s filled with tricks, traps, interconnected paths, secrets and Evil Wizards. 

Each branch has a Warp Stone at the end. 

Grab it and get sent back to the Lair’s hub, but be careful, Wizards get stronger with each Warp.

Fear not, if you die along the way, all the XP you’ve gained is permanent, and the Wizards reset. 

Explore the Lair in any direction you want, and collect all the Warp Stones powering the Lair in a single run to end its evil presence!


Designed to be quick to pick up; for the busy adventurer who already has a lot on their plates. It can be mindless, but also respects your intelligence. You dont need a rulebook, or lofty explanations. Get in the Lair, start exploring and get slashin'! 

---Early Playtesting Feedback--- 

"Map exploration, secrets galore, beat wizards with their own heads- what more could you ask for?"- Duttiev 

"...this game is f*cking awesome. Combat is extremely satisfying, the exploration feels natural and rewarding and the whole thing is oozing with style...Don't even get me started on the sound design. Incredible" - Cash S.  

"...is mega-fun, arcadey hack n slash at its finest, packed with magnificent weaponry, wicked spells, and a beautiful wisecracking merchant. It runs buttery smooth and nails that addictive gameplay loop with its ambitious branching paths, bountiful exploration and sneaky Easter Eggs that give you plenty of reason to dive back in for multiple play-throughs. I thoroughly enjoyed slashing through those evil lil' Wizards time and time again. 10/10 pure gaming." - Tait W.

--Extra Details--

The first game Solo Developed by 10 year VFX and 3D generalist, William Buerkel. Crafted entirely within Unreal Engine 5 BluePrints, and using UE 4 render features (LUMEN WHO?)   

Soundtrack available soon. 

Music & Animation all hand-made. Voice Acting provided by William's brother, Dustin. (Gobbo Grook and WZRDs). 
Additional 3D modeling by Anya Littlefield.  
Assets by Meshingun Studio 

--DEVELOPMENT NOTES--

• This is Zero; the introduction to the Knights N Lairs franchise 

• No paid DLC, free updates with new planned content

• Taking time off to be a first time Dad! Development will resume 2027

--PLANNED CONTENT ROADMAP-- 

• Endless Mode (Map generated for quick runs)

• Horde Mode 

• Extra WZRD dismemberment system (use their arms as weapons too!)

• Knight Skins

• Online Leaderboard

• Extra Attacks (Air or Dash into Attacks)

• Warp Stones to be used for PERMA upgrades

• Gobbo Grook lip animations (Face is rigged in UE, just need the time!) 

• Extra Enemy Variety (Skeletons mayhaps?) 

• Local Split Screen Co-op
  
  
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