Apocryph

Apocryph is a first-person shooter set in a grim dark-fantasy world of forgotten castles, evil shrines and decrepit dungeons. You play as the Arbiter, once a high-ranking member of the Xilai religious hierarchy, who returns from exile after many years to find their fortresses and lands overrun by demonic spawns and vile beasts. You must uncover the reasons for your exile and the desolation, while fighting in the name of the Pale Mistress.

The Xilai and the exile

The Xilai were known for their artistry, magical arts and unity, but other worlds feared them because they worshiped Death itself. For centuries, they raided countless worlds and reaped souls in the name of their Mistress. Events before the game led to the Arbiter’s exile; on returning, you face the consequences and seek answers.

Explore and survive

The game’s handcrafted levels and level hubs are static and filled with secrets, monsters and traps. You encounter locked passages and dangers throughout, relying on yourself and your equipment to survive.

Weapons and items

The Arbiter can wield up to nine different weapons, each with alternative fire modes. These include melee weapons, spells, staffs and artifacts. Some weapons and items can stun enemies, freeze them solid, deal area-of-effect damage or provide defensive measures.

Health potions restore health, mana vials restore mana, and combat items can damage an opponent. Rarer relics offer more powerful effects: the Obliterator Mask encases you in nearly impenetrable armor, lets you bash enemies with your fists and sends shockwaves across walls and floors. The Essence of the Reaper turns you into an avatar of Death, increasing your speed, giving you wings for double jumps and providing a scythe that cleaves through opponents.

Combat and gore

You fight relentless monsters and evade traps as you make your way through the levels. The game’s gore system can tear pieces from enemies with powerful finishing blows, while critical overdamage can blow them apart, sending limbs across the room and into the walls.