Overview
Charon. The legendary 'boatman of the dead'. The one who ferries those who have passed across the river Styx, to the underworld below. This game tells his story. As Charon, the player journeys through the depths of the underworld, looking for a soul that refused to pay the toll. Equipped only with his trusty pole, Charon ventures down into Hades, in search of those who defied his will.
Core Mechanics
Players control Charon from a 3rd person perspective, guiding him through the levels of underworld via his means of transportation - his ferry of the undead. The game, presented as largely open world, offers a wide variety of areas within Hades itself to explore, and countless members of Ancient Greek mythology to be encountered within these areas. As Charon ventures further and further into the underworld, he gains access to items and tools that affect the way his ferry works. The ferry being the core representation of Charon is key to the game, and as players grow and enhance the ferry, they feel a sense of progression and fulfillment through the game. The interactions with Charon and his signature pole also change and evolve, as Charon is able to use it as a climbing tool and a fighting tool. As the game progresses, the Pole can be altered and customised for particular uses, including signalling where items are or having unique properties that help with navigation or combat. Making Charon's signature equipment core to the gameplay is a goal.
Environment
The underworld, Hades, is a dark and unforgiving place. Within it, players encounter all manner of demons and monstrous creatures, as well as countless ghosts and apparitions of ancient warriors, both famous and forgettable. Creatures like Cerberus and the Hydra are also encountered by the player, as well as the Ancient Greek heroes that fought and captured or killed them. Charon, due to his nature as the ferryman, also has his ferry at his disposal. The ferry is used to navigate around the world and is a crucial component of travel within the game. With the ferry, Charon can move quickly around the game world, and also to the limit of the underworld itself. Tasks to carry souls across the river Styx can also take players to unique and varied areas within the underworld itself, providing variation and variety to the environments that players encounter within the game world.One of many depictions of Charon, the legendary ferryman of the Greek Underworld.
