Blackthorn

Face your Past, Change your Fait

Blackthorn is a JRPG that follows Fait, a college girl who left her hometown years ago to follow her dreams. Though she stayed in brief contact with her family, their recent silence has drawn her back home.

When she arrives, the town looks mostly normal—but something is wrong. A virus is spreading quietly, turning the familiar streets dangerous in unexpected ways. As Fait discovers her new powers, she must fight enemies, survive the growing threats, and find her family. Along the way, she meets an unexpected companion who helps her navigate the town’s strange, uneasy atmosphere.

• Engage with an Intriguing story about growing up, hope, and friendship. 

• Explore the city to discover its secrets and meet interesting characters. 

• Manage your Initiative in Blackthorn’s Reactive combat against a variety of enemies.

• Make intense decisions during combat between dealing damage and improving your initiative or defense.

Designed and Developed by:

Jack Evenden (https://snowflake00.itch.io)

Paulina Umiecka (https://vivlin.itch.io)

Roberto Benavente Espuch (https://retchh.itch.io)

Interior asset pack created by: Penzilla Design - https://penzilla.itch.io/top-down-retro-interior

Music credits:

https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/audio/music/electronic/8-bit-fantasy-adven...

https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/audio/music/8-bit-rpg-adventure-and-fantas...

https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/audio/music/electronic/8-bit-rpg-adventure...

https://opengameart.org/content/8-bit-chiptune-lone-fighter

Sound credits:

https://soundsbydane.itch.io/8-bit-sound-pack

https://sam-spectre.itch.io/10-8-bit-sound-effects-for-free

https://coffeevalenbat.itch.io/sweet-sounds-sfx-pack

https://evilduckk.itch.io/hel-circle-sfx-and-music

https://javiiwind.itch.io/javii-wind-8-bits-free-samples-sfx

Placeholder assets used during development, with appreciation to their creators:

https://free-game-assets.itch.io/main-characters-home-free-top-down-pixel-art-as...

https://guttykreum.itch.io/free-japanese-city-game-assets