Seventh Lair

Seventh Lair is a meta-fantasy about the online relationship between an indie game developer and his fans. When Dark†Knight, a struggling 27-year-old developer, announces that he will release a new game on April 1st, he uploads a file called “Seventh Lair.” Downloading it pulls him and others into an RPG-like realm.

Story

Dark†Knight’s career is barely holding on, and he worries about his lack of success. His creative work once came from a vague wish to be recognized, but his feelings for an enthusiastic female fan give him new inspiration. In 2013, he believes he can make a hit unlike any other.

On his website, “Royaume Heaven,” regulars often criticize his work on the forum. After Dark†Knight becomes less involved, the troll J.B keeps taunting him to hurry up and make another game. Dark†Knight eventually replies with a single comment: he will have a new release on April Fool’s Day. The game explores emotion and despair through the characters’ interactions on the web.