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The Classicvania You WISH You Played Before!

Taking inspiration from classic titles is an age-old practice when it comes to making games–especially modern retro ones!

In The Transylvania Adventure of Simon Quest (TASQ), players will certainly appreciate the motifs, themes, and color palette in-game harkening back to familiar titles of the past! Following the story of vampire hunter Simon Quest, players will embark on a journey across the world to raise the evil Count Dracula from the dead–all for the sake of obtaining the glory stolen by rival Van Helsing!


Gameplay sees players controlling Simon as he traverses numerous environments, each complete with their own brand of menacing monsters!


As a skilled vampire hunter, Simon is equipped with a deadly whip, which he can use to dispatch enemies, activate spawn point lanterns, or swing across wide gaps!


In each town you visit, you’ll be able to purchase items at shops using coins obtained from slain enemies in the overworld! You’ll also have the chance to equip new subweapons, which can be deployed during combat to add an extra layer of offense! Potions that restore your health are also available to purchase, so be sure to collect those coins!


Within each mansion, you’ll find strong bosses that will challenge your skills as a vampire hunter! Keep your distance and throw a couple of daggers, or get up close and take several swings with your whip! Eliminating these bosses will grant you a piece of the evil Count, which you’ll need to collect to accomplish your ultimate goal!


And the experience doesn’t stop there! Across the overworld, you’ll be able to play minigames that can be discovered at certain locations! Play a crane game, a card game, or try your luck at fishing! When the going gets tough, you’ll want to unwind from all that adventuring with minigames!


And stay tuned for even more features in The Transylvania Adventure of Simon Quest (TASQ)!

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Ask And Ye Shall SAVE PROGRESS!

Saving in TASQ is a simple endeavor!

In every town, you’ll encounter different monsters that appear and attack only at night! Luckily, you can enter a church to seek refuge!

Along with having their own shops, towns will have a church you can use to rest through the night (and avoid having to battle any ghastly ghouls), or save your progress. Interact with the angel statue inside churches to do so.




For those who do not wish to face the monsters prowling around certain towns, you can always choose to sleep through the night by talking to one of the nuns inside the church.

At least monsters can’t get inside!...right?


Look forward to even more as we continue with development!

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Giving 'Em a Good KICK!

Don't feel like using your trusty ol' whip to dispatch your foes? Not willing to jump over them and let bygones be bygones? Then try using a good KICK!



Reminiscent of a mechanic from certain retro games, this sliding jump kick allows Simon to move quickly to the left or right--with an animation some players may find familiar!

Simon can even use this maneuver to dispatch common enemies, specifically Skelebones!



You can also make use of this as a means of dodging enemy attacks, like the flail attack from this boss!



Look forward to making good use of this sliding jump kick to take down Skelebones or escape peril in a flash...or, just do it because it looks cool!

Stay tuned for even more!

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Entering the Mansion!

Mansions are prime locations for all things monstrous, creepy, and dangerous! But to access these foreboding structures, you’ll need to complete the respective quests in each new region!

In Bram, for instance, you’ll need to do a little searching to find the mansion’s key!


As defined by lead developer Programancer: “Requirements are different depending on the mansion…Generally, the idea is you get what you need to enter a mansion by completing each town’s little quests.”


Upon completing a region's mansion quest, you'll be able to access it and take on the monsters within! Don't forget to grab enough hearts to use your subweapons and stock up on gold to prepare beforehand!



You can look forward to encountering all the different mansions, and expect to discover different methods of entering each mansion on your Transylvania adventure!

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Looking Through the Lens #2

We’re back with the second half of our interview with Joe, our inhouse video editor!

[h3]How do you think the atmosphere and story distinguishes itself from Prison City and Dumpy & Bumpy--another one of Programancer's games?[/h3]

Joe: This is Programmancer’s horror game opus. Nothing in this game is short of that electric passion and care that Programmancer puts into all of his projects. Along with his signature sprinklings to make everything pop, this is most certainly a fan of these games creating a game, and sparing no expense.



[h3]You don't have to get into any specific details, but do you think TASQ has opened up some future content ideas for you as a video editor?[/h3]

Joe: It absolutely has! Whether I get a chance to bring all of those ideas to fruition is to be seen, but not only is it in my wheelhouse, but it’s like it was made for me. Especially being a creator as a whole, not just video editing, but the design, aesthetic, and even filmmaking portion that goes along with the marketing and overall branding for this game.



[h3]From what you've seen or played so far of TASQ, what are some things you can hint at that players may get excited for?[/h3]

Joe: Let me make it clear that I am in love with this game. If you’re a fan of the NES style Castlevania’s, this is the ultimate experience. Not only does it capture the atmosphere of those games, but dare I say improves upon them in almost every way. It’s an absolute blast to play with plenty of easter eggs, side quests, gameplay extras, whip lashing, and beastie thrashing to go around.



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