INTRO

Status: Released

Genre: Tactical RPG / Roguelike / Dark Fantasy

Engine: Unity

Team: 3 specialists

Development: Jul 2024 — Sep 2024

Platforms: [](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3026070/The_Nick_Chapter_1_DEMO/?)[Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3302960/Dark_Times/)

Client: Gromov Studio

Overview

Dark Times is a dark fantasy tactical RPG combining turn-based combat, progression systems, and narrative-driven structure within a short-session gameplay format.

The project was focused on transforming a mechanically driven battle experience into a cohesive emotional journey, while improving player engagement with core systems such as progression and in-game economy.

https://youtu.be/d3U6c8jXXIk?si=4FQah3oWb9YbqYhE

Objective

The primary objective of the engagement was to:

• transform a standard combat-driven loop into a narrative-driven experience
• increase player engagement with progression and economy systems
• improve usability and clarity of core gameplay interactions
• align gameplay systems with emotional and pacing goals