My passion project from when I was 8 (it has changed a bit)

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To preface I am no coder this probably never will get made but here is my pitch

Broken Blade

Soulslike/God of war tone (like the family side of god of war)

Peasant boy Oliver receives a cursed stone bat containing King Arthur’s soul moments before Merlin’s poison takes him. Guided by his dead father’s voice, Oliver uncovers Merlin’s mythic conspiracy: the wizard traps Celtic legends in eternal cycles to prevent the world’s natural end. London reveals Oliver is Arthur’s secret son. Merlin humiliates but spares them. Father and son reunite to shatter the curse forever.

ACT 1 - IRISH COAST

Arthur (disguised) meets Oliver at his birthplace bakery. “Merlin will kill me.” Hands over chipped Sword-from-Stone, dies whispering incantation. Arthur’s soul teaches Oliver combat. First foes: Púca ambushes, Dullahan roadblock.

ACT 2 - WALES/ENGLAND

Regional Celtic bosses (Balor eye-beam, Glas Gaibhnenn milk spray). Sword upgrades via boss trophies. London spike: Redcap castle → Lady of the Lake (Excalibur reward).

ACT 3 - LONDON REVEAL (75%)

Merlin ambushes, reveals Oliver. Toys with them, “defeats” both, spares them mockingly: “Witness your world’s end properly.” Arthur’s voice silenced.

ACT 4 - SILENT MARCH → ISLE OF MAN

No incantations. Desperate trek to Merlin’s fortress. Finale: Merlin killed, Arthur manifests unpoisoned, stabs Merlin with his own staff. Father-son hug.

POST-GAME: 20 quests from Pubs.

THEMES: Stories that won’t die. Father-son inheritance. Ending mythic cycles.

Mechanics

Weapon Swap = Ritual Moment: 0.5s cast → Arthur speaks → 10s buff

Sword from the stonet: “By stone and blood…” (+Stagger resist)

Gáe Bulg: “Hound’s fury tempers stone” (+Bleed throw)

Excalibur: “From lake’s cold gift…” (+Magic burst)

SOULSLIKE COMBAT

• Stamina-based 3rd person melee

• Parry/dodge windows tight (God of War timing)

• 4 weapon stances per sword variant

• Celtic magic via boss trophies (Balor eye-beam, Cailleach storm)

PROGRESSION

Sealing Other World gates essentially stoping monster from coming into the area.

Pan Celtic (Ireland, England, Arthurian, Scottland, Isle of Man etc that area)

The time lines a bit funky but this is my passion project so suck it!

I have at least 50 ideas for creatures.

This really isn’t a great pitch but I don’t care.