Shadows of Bhangarh

Title: Shadows of Bhangarh

Overview:

"Shadows of Bhangarh" is a first-person escape game inspired by the mechanics of "Granny," set in the eerie and cursed ruins of Bhangarh Fort. Players assume the role of a modern-day explorer who inadvertently gets trapped within the fort after sunset, defying all warnings. The fort is haunted by the spirit of Ratna, a once-powerful princess. While her spirit attempts to guide you, the tantrik who cursed the land relentlessly pursues you. The game combines stealth, survival, and exploration as players navigate the cursed fort to escape before sunrise.

Story Premise:

Your curiosity leads you to Bhangarh Fort, despite the locals' ominous warnings. After wandering through the ruins past sundown, the gates mysteriously shut behind you. The tantrik’s vengeful spirit reveals he’s cursed to remain bound to the fort until Ratna forgives him. However, Ratna’s benevolent spirit intervenes, guiding you through the treacherous halls and giving you clues to escape while avoiding the tantrik's dark traps and relentless pursuit.

Gameplay Features:

Exploration:

Navigate through various sections of the fort, such as the palace ruins, underground chambers, and eerie courtyards.

Discover hidden passages, secret rooms, and cursed artifacts.

Stealth Mechanics:

Make minimal noise—dropping items, running, or opening creaky doors can alert the tantrik to your location.

Survival:

You have limited resources, such as matches for light and makeshift tools to unlock doors or disable traps.

Puzzles and Clues:

Solve puzzles to unlock doors, disable traps, and access hidden areas.

Collect and combine items like ancient keys, scrolls, and talismans to progress.

Key Objectives:

Escape the Gate Lock: Solve the puzzle to unlock the main gate, only to find it enchanted.

Find Protective Charms: Collect amulets that shield you from the tantrik's magic.

Reconstruct the Curse Ritual: Gather scattered components of the tantrik’s failed ritual to understand how to counter it.

Environmental Design:

Atmospheric Lighting: Flickering torches, moonlit courtyards, and glowing glyphs create a haunting ambiance.

Sound Design: Echoing footsteps, whispers of spirits, distant chants, and sudden unsettling noises keep players on edge.

Dynamic Environment: As you progress, parts of the fort transform—walls shift, shadows lengthen, and rooms become more sinister.

Climactic Ending:

After assembling all the components to counter the tantrik’s curse, you make your way to the fort’s secret exit. . As you step into the first light of dawn, you hear the tantrik’s furious scream as the gates seal behind you. Leaving the fort’s curse unresolved but allowing you to survive the ordeal.