Prussian Crusader: The Temple of Romuva

Arise, crusader! A short side-scroller action game set during the Prussian Crusade that began in 1230, where Teutonic Knights set out to control the lands of the Prussian Pagans. A time and land steeped in mystery, mythology and conflicting histories.

Controls

Walk Left / RightA / DLight Attack / Heavy AttackLeft Mouse / Right Mouse ClickJumpSpaceBlockQ

Created for the Historically Accurate Game Jam 4 by JaKayne (programmer and level designer), blubberbaleen (music and sound design), Pelinal (art) and SomeGoblin (writing/research).

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With thanks to

• Hildegard von Bingen, whose piece Cum Processit was transcribed for the title music.
• Fenodyrie's brilliant sword clashing sound assets.
• Veljo Runnel, whose excellent field recordings of the Balkans make up the bulk of the ambience in-game.
• Zabin and Jetrel, for a warm place at the campfire.
• Dieter Steffmann, whose font is used for every written word.