Dive into the enchanting realm of **BrightRidge**, an exquisite open-world fantasy RPG that invites you on a breathtaking journey through its hand-crafted wilderness. Traverse sparkling waterfalls, serene rivers, lush forests, towering mountains, and mysterious ancient dungeons. With the unique ability to shape-shift, you can transform into majestic dragons, soaring eagles, nimble deer, and more, each offering a new way to explore this vast world. Experience the magic of BrightRidge by downloading it today. The game's minimum requirements are modest, needing a 4-core 2GHz CPU and at least 2GB of RAM, ensuring accessibility to a wide range of players.
I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the Android community for your unwavering support and encouragement. As a solo indie developer, creating BrightRidge has been a labor of love, and I am thrilled to share this world with you.
Explore and Story Modes
Embark on your adventure with **The Ballad of BrightRidge** and **Love & Tin**, two captivating story-driven quests within the game's Story Mode. Alternatively, opt for the serene Explore Mode, where you can freely roam without the pressure of quests or enemies. Discover hidden wonders like the ancient whale swimming the vast oceans or the secretive ruins scattered throughout the land.
Shape Change Powers
Unlock the thrilling ability to transform into various creatures, each providing a unique perspective of BrightRidge. Glide through the skies as a golden eagle or a mighty dragon, sprint through the woods as a cunning fox or swift deer, or embody the serene power of a towering Tree Ent. Delight in the gentle flutter of a butterfly, a feature beloved by fans.
Photo Mode
Embrace your inner nature photographer and capture the stunning landscapes of BrightRidge. Whether it's snapping a photo of a shy deer by the river or a majestic sunset over ancient ruins, the possibilities are endless. Utilize the Spirit View to track wildlife, each with its own habitat and behaviors, making your photography adventures even more rewarding.
Customize Your World
With extensive customization options, you can tailor your BrightRidge experience to your liking. Adjust the time of day, switch to Watercolor mode for a living painting effect, apply various filters and effects, and on newer devices, enhance the detail for a richer, more immersive experience.
Legends and Lore
Uncover Legend Spots scattered across the land, each revealing fascinating stories about the people, places, and history of BrightRidge. Or, relax in the cozy atmosphere of BrightRidge Inn, where you can mingle with guests, listen to their tales, and even dance the night away.
Dynamic Weather and Day/Night Cycle
Immerse yourself in the dynamic weather system of BrightRidge, featuring everything from rainstorms and thunderstorms to gentle breezes and tranquil snowfalls. With the ability to change the weather on the fly, you control your environment.
Relax and Explore
Take your time in BrightRidge. If you're feeling stressed or anxious, choose Explore Mode to unwind at your own pace, exploring the tranquil rivers, valleys, and waterfalls.
Full Game
Enjoy the complete BrightRidge experience without interruptions—no ads, no in-game purchases.
Trailer
Get a glimpse of the adventure awaiting you by watching the trailer at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WMzFkCcQyE.
Follow Me
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Note: If you encounter blue shadows, navigate to Options > Settings > Resolution and select Forward Rendering.
I appreciate every review, whether positive or negative, as it helps me refine BrightRidge. Your feedback is invaluable to a solo developer like me, and knowing that players enjoy the game is incredibly uplifting.
BrightRidge is set in the original fantasy world of Nimian Legends. Explore the interactive map at http://NimianLegends.com.
...AND A PERSONAL THANK YOU
A heartfelt thank you to Nullzone, Liam, Curtis, DK_1287, and Jack for their invaluable help in testing and supporting BrightRidge. Your encouragement has been crucial during the challenging times of developing this project.
Note: For blue graphics issues, try OPTIONS > PLAYGROUND > RESOLUTION > FORWARD RENDER. You can also adjust resolution, quality, and other settings in the Options screens. If the game crashes after the logo, restarting your device often resolves the issue.
What's New in the Latest Version 8.1
Last updated on Jun 23, 2020
Fallback support for some unknown gamepads
Expanded gamepad support