Shadows of Forgotten Gods

# Shadows of Forgotten Gods — Demo

**Shadows of Forgotten Gods** is a 2D side-scrolling RPG in a dark fantasy setting.
Battle through cursed woods, haunted ruins, and ancient crypts in this early demo release.

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## 🎮 Demo Features

- Classic 2D side-scrolling combat

- Animated melee and ranged enemies

- Health pickups and simple progression system

- Parallax backgrounds and layered environments

- Atmospheric soundtrack and sound effects

- Splash screen and basic menu

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## 💻 System Requirements

### ✅ Tested & runs smoothly on:

**Low-end laptop:**
- **Model:** Lenovo V15 G2 IJL
- **CPU:** Intel Celeron N4500 (2 cores @ 2.8 GHz)
- **GPU:** Intel UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake)
- **RAM:** 8 GB
- **OS:** Ubuntu 24.04
- **FPS:** ~50 stable — no audio issues

### 📦 Minimum Suggested:

- **CPU:** Dual Core 2.0 GHz or better
- **GPU:** Integrated graphics (Intel HD 4000 or newer)
- **RAM:** 4 GB
- **OS:** Ubuntu 20.04+, Windows 7/10
- **Storage:** < 100 MB

- **Input:** Keyboard + Mouse (no gamepad support in demo)

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## 🛠️ Platforms

- ✅ Windows (native build)

- ✅ Ubuntu Linux (native)

- ✅ Ubuntu Linux (via Wine)

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## 📦 How to Play

1. Download the latest release from [Releases](https://github.com/allexstorm/Shadows-of-Forgotten-Gods-Releases/releases) or [Itch.io](https://allexstorm.itch.io/shadows-of-forgotten-gods).
- **Linux:** Right-click → *Properties* → *Make Executable as Program*, or run: `chmod +x Shadows_of_Forgotten_Gods-x86_64.AppImage` Then launch the `.AppImage`.
- **Windows:** Extract the archive and run `sofg.exe`

2. Use keyboard to move and jump, and mouse to attack — enjoy!

## 🚧 Known Quirks

- Occasionally, the background may appear black on first launch instead of showing the parallax. *(Let’s just say it's a mysterious cave intro.)*

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## ❤️ Support Development

This is project by a solo indie developer.
If you enjoyed the demo, consider leaving feedback on [Itch.io](https://allexstorm.itch.io/shadows-of-forgotten-gods).

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## 🧪 Future Plans

- ☑️ Make a working demo
- ☑️ Release it publicly
- 🔜 Add a **multiplayer mode** with 24/7 server support
- ❓ Add progression, quests, deep RPG mechanics — *if enough motivation*
- 🚫 Draw 100+ assets by hand for free — *no, thanks*

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## 💸 Support with Crypto

Want to support development directly?

ERC20 (Ethereum):
0x5ea26Bb4A174B88584645082C4e2CD76fb3d71f4

BEP20 (Binance Smart Chain):
0x5ea26Bb4A174B88584645082C4e2CD76fb3d71f4

Same address works for both networks, just choose the one with lower fees.

Thank you for supporting indie gamedev! 🙏

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## 🧠 License

Free to play. Assets included for gameplay only. Redistribution prohibited.