Spirit Monk FirstGlance Ad

The ad originally shown in the Realmbound Instruction Manual depicting an upcoming new game.

Spirit Monk Ad Wording

COMING SOON!
SPIRIT MONK WORLD EXPLORER
From the Creators of REALMBOUND!
Explore the world as the spirit of a monk as you wander around aimlessly in this extremely fun walking simulator Role Playing Game in the style of classic 16-bit era RPG Games.
This RPG is packed with the following features:

Forget about annoying battle systems or items to pick up – as you are already dead and you have no pockets!
Cats run away from you as they are one of the few creatures in the world that can actually sense your presence!
Very fun to play!
Explore everywhere to find hidden areas and secrets.
Violate peoples personal space, enter their houses uninvited and see what they are doing!
Good times!
Zebras are constantly on the move for fresh grass to eat and water to drink!
Be a peaceful ghost monk and interact with all the NPCs you can find to hear what they have to say!
A giant bold leap forwards for gameplay, or backwards, though it depends on where you are facing really!
Xtreme old skool 16-bit RPG coming soon!

Background

Spirit Monk World Explorer is a charming and quirky take on the classic 16-bit RPG genre. Rather than swinging swords or grinding for experience points, you haunt the world as a wandering ghost monk — drifting through towns, eavesdropping on villagers, and spooking the local wildlife. The pixel art style gives the game a distinctive old-school atmosphere, while the humour keeps things refreshingly lighthearted. Screenshots show encounters ranging from a creepy graveyard to a goblin king’s lair, hinting at a world packed with personality and surprises around every corner. If you loved classic 16-bit RPGs but always wished you could just explore without the hassle of actually fighting anything, this could be exactly the game you never knew you needed.