Hunt the Night

Hunt the Night is a retro-style action RPG about Vesper, a member of the Stalkers, who travels across the ruined world of Medhram to save humanity from a cycle of annihilation. You fight the creatures of the Night, explore dangerous locations and uncover the stories of people living on the brink of the abyss.

Story and world

In the 9th Age, humans rule by day, while the Night brings annihilation at the hands of horrific creatures. The Stalkers once used their power to hold back these horrors, but their sacrifice only delayed the cycle. As the Night begins to consume the last glints of light, Vesper—a Stalker by right and the daughter of a traitor—sets out across a dying land to save humanity’s last embers. She races against destiny as the shadows grow both across the world and in her mind.

Medhram’s locations range from ancient cathedrals and libraries of knowledge to lost kingdoms and devastated floating cities. Its huge dungeons contain traps, enemies, puzzles and other challenges. You can also meet characters and discover their tragic pasts and stories.

Combat and hunts

Dash through enemies, chain combos, use weapons and unleash dark powers. You can quickly switch between melee and ranged attacks, slashing with a sword before dashing away to fire at enemies and evade their attacks.

At Crow’s Nest, you can accept hunts to track down dark beasts and find where they hide. These hunts lead you after some of the Night’s most powerful creatures, and completing one rewards you with an increase to your health and dark energy bar. Boss battles pit you against ancient horrors that have repeatedly annihilated humanity; learn their weak points and attack patterns, then survive as their combat phases grow more challenging.

Builds and resources

Adapt your build to your preferred playstyle and to particular bosses by customizing your arsenal’s upgrades and choosing equipment. Options include Critical Damage, Life Steal, Poison, Close Combat and Firepower. Collect Sanguine vials, Crow Feathers, Moonstones and Noctilium to increase your stats.

Music

The music adapts to each moment, boss and location, with a contribution from Hiroki Kikuta, composer of Secret of Mana.