FADE [Knight by Night] (v2023.04.08)

Baltane stands on the edge of collapse, with a murdered king, a fragile young ruler, and an old peace agreement reduced to ash. FADE [Knight by Night] casts you as an uncelebrated fighter forced to confront the Wildlings, savage creatures whose raids threaten to swallow the kingdom whole. Its fantasy setting leans into bleak folklore rather than shining heroism, sending players through hostile regions filled with monsters, unsettling local legends, and political instability. The mood is tense but adventurous: survival depends as much on preparation and allies as it does on courage.

Combat revolves around finding, crafting, and learning to use seven distinct weapon classes, each tied to its own mastery path. Regular use unlocks further skills, encouraging experimentation instead of settling permanently on one favored blade or tool. Between dangerous expeditions, you gather materials, forge equipment, and improve your chances against increasingly threatening enemies, culminating in confrontations with the powerful Wild Lords. A duo companion system lets two recruits accompany you in battle at once, while seven potential allies become available as the story unfolds and add a party-based element to the action.

Its strongest idea is the way character growth comes from practical weapon use, giving progression a direct connection to how you fight rather than simply handing out abstract upgrades. Companion choices and decision-led side quests also give Baltane a sense of consequence, allowing smaller stories to influence how the wider crisis feels. Players who enjoy the grounded questing and equipment preparation of action RPGs, but want a darker folk-horror atmosphere, should find plenty to like here. FADE [Knight by Night] suits newcomers willing to learn several combat styles, while genre veterans can get more from mastering every weapon and building effective companion pairings.