Rise of the Monarch [v0.25] [ZephyrA0]

06/06/2025

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They say that once, a mere human ascended among the gods…
In Rise of the Monarch, you are an orphan caught in the storm of a world at war.
As dynasties crumble and ancient powers awaken, survival is no longer enough. You’ll need cunning, sacrifice, and the courage to face — or embrace — the darkness within.
Kingdoms will fall. Hope will fade. And through blood and chaos, you will carve your own legend.
RISE !
Become a ruler of terrifying strength, mastering forces that blur the line between mortal and divine.
The throne awaits… but only for those bold enough to take it.

Thread Updated: 2025-05-09

Release Date: 2025-05-09

Developer: ZephyrA0 – Itch.io

Censored: No

Version: 0.2.0

OS: Windows, Linux, Mac

Language: English

Genre:

3DCG, Male Protagonist, Monster girl, Fantasy, Romance, Turn Based Combat,

Installation:

1. Download the ZIP/RAR archive.

2. Extract to desired location.

3. Run

Changelog:

v.025

NEW STORY EVENT: FOREST EXPEDITION

You are sent on your first real mission beyond the manor’s walls, alongside Saori. What begins as a simple task slowly unravels into something far more unsettling…

Explore the Merkwood Forest, a dangerous place where time and reality begin to blur.
Face your first real enemies—testing not just your strength, but your allies’ resolve.
A mysterious woman trapped in a place where even the Stars seem to fear the night. Find her.

COMBAT: GROUP BATTLES

The turn-based battle system has been expanded to support multiple allies.

This lays the groundwork for future team-based mechanics, including status effects, buffs, and targeting systems.

WORLD MAP SYSTEM (ALPHA)

A brand new world map system has been added!

Visual interface to navigate between locations.
Right now, it covers Devoh and the northern forest region.
Will be expanded over time as the story unfolds.

INTRODUCING: Elana

A new character enters the stage. Elana appears to be a young woman, trapped inside a haunted manor where time no longer flows. But she may be far more than she seems…

Her arrival marks the beginning of a deeper storyline—and the first step toward unlocking the power of Desire.

v0.2 – Chapter 2 (Part 1) + Combat System (~20–30 minutes of gameplay)

– First part of Chapter 2 added: early growth, tension, and new story stakes.

– Introduction of the turn-based combat system (1v1 tutorial).

– New combat interface with dynamic HP, animations, and dice-based logic.

– Visual polish: transitions, pacing, HUD, affection groundwork.

– Technical prep for exploration and branching in future updates.

v0.1 – Initial Release

– Introduction + Chapter 1 complete (~1 hour of gameplay).

– First 5 main characters introduced.