Night Castle

Night Castle is a Metroidvania set in the Gothic castle of Yurationus, where a tragedy has left a frontier fortress twisted into another world. The castle’s lord went mad, summoned demons and sacrificed countless people. The Divine King Lenas sent four knights and their order to investigate, but they all disappeared. The last holy knight, Enoch, and the church sister Rebecca set out to uncover what happened, with only 30 in-game days to do so. The game does not require a frantic time attack; its central challenge is managing the changing risks and rewards as time passes.

Explore the castle

You dash through the castle, expand your map, find hidden items and power-ups, uncover shortcuts and challenge bosses. Its areas include corridors, underground waterways, spires and otherworldly spaces. You can meet the missing knights and hear their stories as you investigate the tragedy.

Enoch can obtain five distinct weapons, each with its own character, and choose which to upgrade. Collecting Bibles and Stellastones scattered through the castle unlocks his abilities and lets him use powerful holy magic.

Day and night

During the day, exploration is relatively safe, and you can move boldly through the castle. Some doors open only in daylight, while others open only at night; the map marks them so you can visit at the right time. At night, stronger enemies appear and danger rises, so you can return to your base and prepare for the next day. When complete darkness falls, an indescribable malice takes over the castle.

Going out at night can be worthwhile: you may find shortcuts or farm souls to level up. But dying ends the run. As the days pass, enemies grow stronger, their appearances change, and they may gain new abilities or different attack patterns.

Purify the chapels

Rebecca can purify abandoned chapels and turn them into bases. While she works, you must protect her from waves of enemies. Finding and purifying chapels lets you move your base deeper into the castle, and once a chapel is purified, you can warp there instantly. The defense sequences pit you against demons attacking from all sides.