Nocturne: Prelude

Nocturne: Prelude is the first chapter of a story-driven RPG set in a digital afterlife that persisted after humanity went extinct. Millennia have passed, but you have only just arrived. Your consciousness was uploaded to a world controlled by a sentient AI, where twisted creatures roam and a vast corruption spreads.

Explore the world

You traverse a pixel-art world, meet characters who challenge what it means to be alive, make friends and battle enemies as the world falls apart. You can also befriend a giant orange fish. The chapter’s main story takes about 1–2 hours.

Rhythm combat

Battles use a skill-based rhythm combat system, with fierce fights and unexpected challenges. Multiple difficulty options accommodate beginners and veterans of rhythm games. Equipment unlocks combat buffs or special abilities, and defeating enemies unlocks them in Arcade mode, where you can challenge those enemies again and pursue high scores.

Music and story

The game combines musical combat, worldbuilding and a deep story, drawing inspiration from traditional RPGs. Its original soundtrack combines digital and live performances.