Love of Magic and Morningstar could be considered sister projects; some of the same souls destined to be reincarnated together. After 2 years it's finally done, and so I'm doing a sale on Love of Magic to celebrate.
Morningstar draws inspiration from 80s and 90s Action movies; touch stones were movies like Rocky, The Crow and Highlander. You play as a young MMA fighter, preparing for the comeback fight of his life, but your life takes a dramatic change the day you meet an Angel.
This is very much an Urban Fantasy story; set in the dark alleys of New York, with a protagonist that's a little more worn and less innocent than Love of Magic's character. Will you find redemption through Love, or will you walk the lonely Path of Shadows?
Unlike Love of Magic there's 4 distinct endings, and two main Love Interests (Emily and Katie). Personally it's been really rewarding to get justice for Katie, and despite the lack of brogue she still feels like the firecracker I fell in love with while writing Love of Magic.
I originally only planned for two endings (Emily's Path of Light, and Katie's Path of Fire), but other characters snuck in along the way. Nobody surprised me more than Lin, who went from an extra with no speaking lines to getting her own Ending (the Path of Peace).
Like in Love of Magic there's a combat mechanic; this time it's Match 3 (Katie approves), inspired by Puzzle Quest and Gems of War. Unlock new skills as you get to know the various characters, and combine them to defeat enemies both in the ring and on the replayable underground Maze.
If that sounds interesting, do give Morningstar a wishlist; it's a super helpful way to give it a boost at launch! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2396740/Morningstar_Book_of_the_Fallen/