Heroes of Celtica [v.0.5.5] (2025) (Eng) [Ren'Py] [Linux] [Android] [Slamjax Games]

v0.5.5 - 2025-05-29
The CHAMPION and the WARLORD paths are both given full-length updates in this release and there are seven unlockable adult scenes. A tip when playing WARLORD is you may want to try maxing out your ferocity and/or allowing Rhiannon's Curse to grow. There are now a total of 31 sex scenes in the current update.
Story content for this update is based upon the Ulster Cycle tale of the Cattle Raid of Fraech and the Fenian Cycle tale of The Red Woman.
Mythological characters introduced - Red Lady, Manannan Mac Lir, Fraech

v0.4.0
This update begins the WARLORD route of the game and continues the training of the DRUID route with extra plot content and the development of his dark powers. 4 possible sex scenes to unlock.
Story content for this update is based upon a Welsh tale Pwyll Pendefig Dyfed from the First Branch of the Mabinogion.
Mythological characters introduced - Rhiannon, Queen Maeve, King Ailill mac Máta, Liath Luachra

v0.3.0
This update begins the BARD route of the game and continues the machinations of the DRUID route with extra plot content.
2 extra sex scenes to unlock.
Story content for this update is based upon an Irish tale from the Acallam na Senórach (Tales of the Elders of Ireland).
Mythological characters introduced - Cas Corach, Caoilte mac Rónáin, Finn mac Cumhaill, Goll mac Morna, Oisin, Diarmud O'Duibhne

v0.2.2
Minor update.
Added one extra sex scene to the DRUID route.
Added some extra variables to the DRUID route that will have effects in later updates.

v0.2.1
This update begins the heroic CHAMPION route of the main game, as well as the devious DRUID route of the main game.
4 possible sex scenes to unlock.
Extra fight scene content added to the Battle of Moy Tura sequence in the PROLOGUE.
Story content for this update is based upon the Irish tales The Wooing of Emer and The Birth of Oisin.
Mythological characters introduced - Scáthach, Aoife, Cú Chulainn, Naosie, Ferdiad, Fergus mac Róich, Deirdre and Sadhbh introduced.

v0.1.3
2 extra sex scenes added to the prologue.
Extra fight scene and dialogue added.
Reversed the character sex-point requirement to become either the druid or the warlord.
Minor interface notification update when you gain points from choices.
Spelling and minor bug fixes.

v0.1.1
First update is the prologue - depending on the choices you make, you determine the main character's class.
10 sex scenes to unlock.
Story content for this update is based upon the Irish Lebor Gabála Érenn (The Book of Invasions) and the Cath Maige Tuired (The Battle of Moy Tura)

STORY
Although the Scythian is an original character, the plot of Heroes of Celtica will cover Celtic tales from the Irish Mythological Cycle, the Ulster Cycle, the Fenian Cycle and also the Four Branches of the Welsh Mabinogi. However, if you have no knowledge of any of these ancient Celtic tales, it won't make any difference, as the game does not assume the player has any prior knowledge. Do not expect any forest pixies or little men with green hats - these are the ancient legends that are filled with duels, cattle raids, feasting, druids, bards and gods. Recorded mainly by Irish monks in the high middle ages, they are based on much older bardic sources dated to at least 700 AD and are set in a fictional Irish golden age from about 100 BC to 300 AD.
GAMEPLAY
The gameplay is a visual novel where the main story is progressed solely by making choices. There are no sandbox elements, mini-games or grind mechanics to pad out play time. Choices will direct the hero down different story paths, build relationships with different characters, trigger plot flags and/or tally points for future use. The game offers four independent storyline adventures within the fantasy world of Celtica. Depending on the choices you make in the prologue, you can play the Scythian in the main game as one of four archetypes:
1) Champion - heroic warrior that can romance selected female characters.
2) Bard - rougish anti-hero interested in lewd companions.
3) Druid - a patient schemer seeking to establish a lair with villainous brides.
4) Warlord - principled but ruthless and lustful conqueror that forms a harem.
GRAPHICS
The 3D images in the game are made on an old rendering engine and lean more to an illustrative style than a photo-realistic one. There are occasional looping animations in the game to add a little visual interest to selected scenes, but this is not a central feature. Includes a replay gallery.
SOUND
Fantasy sound effects and music are present. The music has been selected to set the mood and atmosphere of the game and heavily feature instruments such as the harp, flutes, bagpipes and bodhran drums to invoke feelings of the Gaelic culture of Ireland and Scotland.