Description

Cairn: Mathair’s Curse is a turn-based JRPG about a boy and his mother, in a story that explores love, loss and family. When a mysterious cult unleashes an ancient curse on their home, Alex and his friends must set out on an adventure - defeating quirky enemies, solving puzzles and meeting new friends along the way!

The fictional world of Albaness reflects growing up in the Scottish Highlands in the early 2000s, with plenty of Scottish humour woven into its characters and story.

History

Cairn: Mathair’s Curse is developed by solo developer Ross McRitchie, based in Dundee, Scotland. The game is inspired by Ross’s family and personal experiences with grief and is dedicated to his mother and grandmother. Over the past five years, Ross has designed the world, developed the art, written the story, and programmed the game. The Celtic soundtrack is produced by his partner, Christine. Ross and Christine are based in Dundee, Scotland.

Features

• Full-length 25 hour single-player JRPG
• A story-rich narrative steeped in Celtic mythology and Scottish culture (and humour)!
• Funky turned-based combat with ridiculous enemies, including Haggis and stop-signs...(Watch out!)
• Stunning hand-crafted pixel art from picturesque beaches, snowy forests and secret hi-tech lairs!
• Solve puzzles to unlock areas, find presents and more!