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DEMO OUT NOW... SERIOUSLY!

Welcome to the demo, Bogatyrs!
Yeah, yeah, Bogatyrs. If you don’t know what that is, go read Wikipedia and come back!

This is an early look at a dark action-adventure inspired by Slavic folklore, bad decisions, and heroes who probably should have stayed home.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/4362110/Bylina_Demo

You’ll get a taste of combat, atmosphere, and the kind of world where myths are real, roads are dangerous, and nothing goes exactly as planned. Since this is a demo, you may encounter bugs, oddities, or things behaving in… unexpected ways. If that happens, please send a bug report via link or directly in-game. It helps us a lot. Seriously. And if you enjoy the ride, or hate it in an interesting way, let us know. Your feedback matters more than you think.

Before the story begins, we’ve prepared a demo trailer to set the mood and let you feel the game’s vibe. Give it a watch.

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Now, on to the story

The demo opens with the return of a young bogatyr known as Kestrel and his mentor, Vasily the Drunkard, after a long campaign. On the road to Alaborg, in the restless Borderlands, they come across a mysterious Toadling who has been attacked by bandits from Nightingale the Robber’s gang. Since dealing with common thieves is hardly a hero’s work, Vasily leaves it to Kestrel, agreeing to meet again on the far side of the Somber Forest.[hr][/hr]
World and content

The first area is a linear tutorial zone made up of three biomes: the Somber Forest, the Flatlands, and the Snowy Mountains with cave-dungeon sections.
At this stage you will face:
  • 7 enemy types, including 2 empowered (elite) variants
  • A unique boss, whose defeat rewards valuable resources and gear for the journey ahead
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Progression and exploration

After clearing the first location, you will reach the village of Kodok and Vorosha, a more open area where the game’s core systems come into play:
  • Meeting the peaceful inhabitants of the Land of Towns
  • Completing side quests (12 available in the demo)
  • Hunting down pieces to assemble a full set of enchanted armor
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Activities

Beyond the main story, the demo also includes:
  • 2 special combat events
  • 3 puzzles
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Quest structure

The experience is built around a central story quest that carries you through the entire demo. Side quests and activities flesh out the world, deepen the lore, and add variety to the gameplay.[hr][/hr]
[h3]Wishlist the game on Steam![/h3]
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2461440/Bylina/

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