Dark Maidens

Dark Maidens is a side-scrolling action game in which Sir Galahad, a knight of the Church, is sent to exterminate a group of demons. As he fights through hordes of enemies, he questions himself and his faith, and must choose whether to follow his orders or fight for the affection of the Dark Maidens.

Story and characters

Galahad was conscripted into the Church’s Holy Wars despite having no faith. He achieved great feats in battle but could not rise in rank, and served under his commander, Lady Abigale. Now far from the Church’s domain, he must decide whether to continue on the path it laid out for him or take up his sword to forge his own.

Abigale is a devout Church follower ordered to watch Galahad and keep his sword loyal to their cause. Although they have fought together before, she holds him in cold disdain because of his lack of faith. Trina was once part of the Church but became a vampire and was hunted by crusaders and witch hunters. Playful and confident in her scythe skills and vampire strength, she is eager to find Galahad, whom she calls her new play thing.

Slan, the eldest of three sisters in arms, was born a demon and has been reviled as one. She dislikes outsiders, especially those connected to the Church, and clashes with Galahad when they meet. Gila, formerly an inquisitor, made people confess and repent for acting against the Church. Her sadistic enjoyment of the work and chaotic behavior led the Church to accuse her of being possessed by the devil. After enduring the tortures she had inflicted on others, she escaped with one blinded eye and now turns her blade against her former comrades. She struggles to trust anyone, including her newfound sisters in arms, and often fights with them.

Combat and modes

You use light and heavy attacks, block, feint and dodge in a combat system that also lets enemies fight back. The game includes three maps, three types of minions and four fierce, fully voiced bosses. Its story is fully voiced, and its animations use a 2.5D style.

Wave mode pits you against nonstop enemies as you compete to reach the top of the leaderboard. You can choose from five difficulty settings, ranging from Very Easy to Very Hard.