The freeform structure of The Blood of Dawnwalker means "it is absolutely possible to skip everything" and beat the game immediately, providing you're skilled enough
Eurogamer • • technology
Key Points:
- The Blood of Dawnwalker is a dark fantasy vampire RPG with a freeform structure and no main quest, allowing players to attempt rescuing their family at any time within 30 days and nights.
- Players can theoretically bypass much of the game's 50-hour content by directly confronting the main vampire antagonist, Brencis, immediately after the prologue, though this requires significant skill.
- Lead quest designer Rafał Jankowski confirms that while it's possible to skip most quests by attacking Brencis early, the challenge is designed to discourage first-time players from taking this route.
- The game features a wanted-like system where eliminating Brencis' vampire lieutenants raises player infamy, leading to increased difficulty through public edicts and bounty hunters dispatched by Brencis.
- Despite the increased danger, gaining infamy also earns respect from rebellious factions in the valley, adding a strategic layer to how players approach their mission.
