The Silence of Smallville

The Silence of Smallville. The Silence of Smallville is a dark, narrative-driven RPG built in RPG Maker MV. Players take on the role of a seasoned mercenary hired by the Crown to investigate a mysterious disappearance. What begins as a simple scouting mission quickly spirals into a descent into an ancient, bone-chilled nightmare.

Synopsis Two months. That is how long the King has waited for word from Smallville, a quiet town on the kingdom's frontier. No letters, no taxes, no travelers. As the realm's most capable mercenary, you are offered a king's ransom to find the truth. But upon arrival, you find no life—only empty streets, haunting silence, and a trail of tracks leading to the dark waters of a nearby lake. Beneath the earth lies a forgotten fortress, an ancient diving suit, and a secret written in the bones of the missing.

Development Specs • Engine: RPG Maker MV • Genre: Dark Fantasy / RPG • Platform: Windows / Web • Assets: * Custom Dialogues & Internal Monologues o Event-driven storytelling o Strategic Item-based progression (Diving Suit Mechanic) ic)

Development Notes (Hackathon) This project was developed as part of a hackathon, focusing on:

1. Story Pacing: Splitting a large mystery into small, bite-sized dialogues.
2. Atmosphere: Using RPG Maker's engine to create a sense of isolation.
3. Balance: Fine-tuning base stats to ensure a satisfying progression from the town gates to the heart of the fortress.