The Great War of Jorth
The Magician (Jason Gale) · 2022 · RPG, Adventure, JRPG, Interactive Fiction, Party-Based RPG
PC
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About The Great War of Jorth
Overview
"The Great War of Jorth" sends you on a grand adventure. Will you stop a mad king, or will darkness devour Jorth? Your choices matter.
Story
"GWOJ" is an epic tale of war, of right versus wrong, of the constant struggle of good people in the face of ultimate evil.
The power hungry King Rydok of Bernal launches an unprovoked war upon their neighbors in Ur. Using surprise to its fullest advantage Bernal pushes the Urians out of most of their territory. In the south they met a much more coordinated response from the Ur Guard. The war came to stalemate, neither side being able to find an advantage.
At the Temple of the Light Grand Master Po receives an omen of a Dark power laying waste to the world. He entrusts his adopted daughter, Suki the youngest person to ever achieve the rank of Grand Master, with a quest to discover the source of this dark power. At the tender age of 17 she leaves the only home she has ever known. Will she ever return?
Five years pass and in that time Draco of Ur, a young and loyal soldier in the Ur Guard earns the respect and admiration of his brothers and sisters in arms on the battlefield. He is summoned before his liege, King Seevet the 17th and tasked with a quest of great importance.
Reports of Bernal raiding parties terrorizing Ur’s allies has brought the war to a new level. Together with the King’s personal guard, the Ninja Enryuu, Draco is to discover the secrets to Bernal’s new successes and put a stop to them. This journey will take Draco across the whole of Jorth in search of powerful allies and a way to stop Rydok’s armies from dominating the world.
Game Features
Controls
Using a keyboard:
Z/Enter - Confirm
X/Esc/0- Cancel/Enter Menu
Arrow Keys - Move character
Using a Windows compatible controller:
A - Confirm
X - Cancel/Enter Menu
Left Joystick/D-Pad - Move character
"The Great War of Jorth" sends you on a grand adventure. Will you stop a mad king, or will darkness devour Jorth? Your choices matter.
Story
"GWOJ" is an epic tale of war, of right versus wrong, of the constant struggle of good people in the face of ultimate evil.
The power hungry King Rydok of Bernal launches an unprovoked war upon their neighbors in Ur. Using surprise to its fullest advantage Bernal pushes the Urians out of most of their territory. In the south they met a much more coordinated response from the Ur Guard. The war came to stalemate, neither side being able to find an advantage.
At the Temple of the Light Grand Master Po receives an omen of a Dark power laying waste to the world. He entrusts his adopted daughter, Suki the youngest person to ever achieve the rank of Grand Master, with a quest to discover the source of this dark power. At the tender age of 17 she leaves the only home she has ever known. Will she ever return?
Five years pass and in that time Draco of Ur, a young and loyal soldier in the Ur Guard earns the respect and admiration of his brothers and sisters in arms on the battlefield. He is summoned before his liege, King Seevet the 17th and tasked with a quest of great importance.
Reports of Bernal raiding parties terrorizing Ur’s allies has brought the war to a new level. Together with the King’s personal guard, the Ninja Enryuu, Draco is to discover the secrets to Bernal’s new successes and put a stop to them. This journey will take Draco across the whole of Jorth in search of powerful allies and a way to stop Rydok’s armies from dominating the world.
Game Features
- Fully Voiced
- Partial Controller Support
- Story Rich
- Your Choices Matter
- Multiple Endings
Controls
Using a keyboard:
Z/Enter - Confirm
X/Esc/0- Cancel/Enter Menu
Arrow Keys - Move character
Using a Windows compatible controller:
A - Confirm
X - Cancel/Enter Menu
Left Joystick/D-Pad - Move character
What Steam players say
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✦ AI summary
Players praise The Great War of Jorth for its engaging story-driven narrative that presents events from multiple perspectives with a charming Saturday morning cartoon style, along with a nostalgic early 90s RPG battle system. The limited feedback available suggests it's an early-stage recommendation worth exploring for those who enjoy classic RPG gameplay and compelling storytelling, though long-term replayability impressions are still being formed.
The Great war of Jorth is an excellent story driven game. The story telling is reminiscent of Saturday morning cartoons, telling the story from all angles. I only Have 2hours in this game, but its one I highly recommend. The battle system is that of early 90's Rpgs. I cant wait to sink in the hours to uncover the whole story.2 found this helpful
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