Sainthood News

[p]Dear friends![/p][p][/p][h2]One Year of Sainthood[/h2][p]How time flies! It’s hard to believe a full year has already passed since Sainthood launched. Seeing your reviews, kind words, and reflections across all platforms has been such a joy. Hearing how the game has touched you spiritually and emotionally means the world to me.[/p][p][/p][h2]New Player Milestone[/h2][p]Sainthood has now reached over 7,000 players across all platforms! I can only thank God for this blessing and for each of you who gave this small, humble Catholic project a chance.[/p][p][/p][h2]PlayStation Port in the Works[/h2][p]Many of you have asked for Sainthood on other platforms, and I’m happy to share that a PlayStation port is officially in development! There’s no release date yet, but progress is going smoothly, so stay tuned![/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Anniversary Sale[/h2][h3]To celebrate, Sainthood is 50% off right now![/h3][p]If you have friends or family who might enjoy it, consider gifting them a copy and helping them discover interesting and unique saints as well as the Kingdom of Kongo.[/p][p][/p][h2]More Stories on the Horizon[/h2][p]I’ve heard your requests for more stories, and I’m currently prototyping a new, story-driven follow-up in the Sainthood universe. Keep an eye on my Itch.io page for updates and a future demo announcement.[/p][p][/p][h2]Thank You[/h2][p]Your messages, prayers, and support keep me going. I created Sainthood because I felt there was a lack of authentic, faith-inspired cozy games, and I’m deeply grateful that it resonated with you.[/p][p][/p][h2]Stay in Touch[/h2][p]Join us on Instagram and Discord! I’d love to hear your thoughts, ideas, and stories as I continue building games for this growing community. [/p][p][/p][h2]One Last Request[/h2][p]Finally, if you haven’t left a review yet, please consider doing so! It really helps the algorithm recommend Sainthood to more players who might be searching for experiences like this.[/p][p]It would be amazing to reach 50 reviews before the end of the year![/p][p][/p][p]God bless,[/p][p]- Bisong.[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[p]Howdy folks! It's been a little quiet around here, so here's a fresh announcement! I've rebranded Seal of Confession and brought it under the Sainthood banner as Sainthood: Confession.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Why?[/p][p][/p][p]Because my mission is to build games that bring the super heroes of the faith, the saints, into modern consciousness, and so any future games I make that feature a "collection" of saints will be brought under the Sainthood banner.[/p][p][/p][p]So what's this game about?[/p][p][/p][p]Sainthood: Confessions is a poker-like deck builder about using poker hands to build and chain devastating combos with powerful synergies.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Poker-like Gameplay[/h2][p]Build poker hands, bend the rules with saints and relics, and unleash holy combos. Find the perfect card synergies to bring absolution to souls with cinematic flair.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Unlock the saints[/h2][p]Combine saints, relics, and blessings for powerful synergies.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]A Dance with Sin[/h2][p]Watch out for SIN cards!​ They are functionally useless and only serve to clog your deck over time! You must purge them from your deck before they overwhelm you.​ I'm sure there's a real-life analogy here...[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Unique Bosses[/h2][p]Face off against the 7 Deadly Sins that switch up the gameplay in challenging ways![/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Folk Horror Narrative[/h2][p]Inspired by Heart of Darkness, and a true story my mother told me, the game unfolds through daily journal entries, encroaching dread, and a deadly final confrontation.[/p][h2]Immersive Setting[/h2][p]Set in the thick jungles of 1885 southern Nigeria, experience a unique narrative told purely through text and sound design. You set out with hunters, porters, a scout, cook, catechist, and healer. Each night by the campfire, one steps forward to confess. It's your sacred duty to bring their soul to salvation—or damnation.[/p][p][/p][p]Please go check it out and Wishlist! Your continued support means the world to me and my vision![/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p]

[p]Hi folks! As you know, I've been playing around with a few prototypes, and I figured I would publish this one.[/p][p]ekklesia is a short, meditative strategy game about growing the Church. [/p][p]It's inspired by the incredible work the apostles and their disciples did during the dawn of Christianity.[/p][p]Please go check it out and let me know what you think. It's only a short prototype, but your feedback is crucial as I continue to experiment with gameplay mechanics and ideas rooted in our faith.[/p][p][/p][h3]Play here: [/h3][p]https://bisong.itch.io/ekklesia[/p][h3][/h3][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]

[p]Hi everyone![/p][p]My mother once told me a story of how, when she was a kid, there was a European priest who took a trip from her village to another, but got lost in the jungles of Southern Nigeria. [/p][p]So I'm making a text-based "Confession Simulator" where you play as a priest and listen to Confessions and must assign the appropriate penance. [/p][p]The story takes place in the jungles of south eastern Nigeria in the late 19th century, and is partly inspired by the dread of Heart of Darkness. [/p][p]Please check it out, Wishlist and Share![/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

Hi folks!

I just added a new Prayer to the Prayer Mode: Divine Mercy Chaplet. Check it out!

I've also added a few performance fixes under the hood, and some visual tweaks to some of the UIs.

Yay or nay? Let me know!