Shadow Baptism

Shadow Baptism is a third-person shooter about a wizard banished from the magical world after causing a problem. To clear his name, he must complete trials in the otherworld, collect hats from enemies and gather essence before defeating the King of the End, who rules the land. The battlefield is shaped by falling meteorites and rolling tornadoes.

Explore the base and field

At the base, you can accept quests, hire allies and practise combat. You can travel to the field at any time, either after accepting a quest or without one; going without a quest is suited to activities such as collecting hats.

There are two types of quests: defeating enemies and collecting gems. Four quests are presented at a time, including one secret quest. Completing a quest successfully earns essence, and succeeding at a secret quest yields a large amount. You use essence to fill the red sphere at the base until it is nearly full.

Fight with magic

You attack with guidance magic and use two types of magic to defend against enemies. Enemies attack with guidance magic or by placing a magic circle near themselves. Shields can block enemy attacks and tornadoes, but you cannot attack while using one. Some enemies only take damage after you deal a certain amount.

Bat transformation works like a parry: transform when an enemy attack hits to stun the attacker. The transformation consumes stamina. You can also collect flowers in the field and bring them back to the base; gathering a certain number raises your maximum health slightly.

Spin the roulette

Your basic attack power is determined by a three-layer roulette, with a different multiplier for each layer. The displayed attack power combines the roulette with your level and other factors. You can spin only when the yellow bar is full. Dealing damage fills the blue bar, and when it is full, the roulette changes layers. At times, the enemy also gets a turn, with its attack power determined by the roulette.

Collect hats and rewards

Enemies sometimes drop hats when defeated. There are 80 types, and you need to collect at least 60. When you pick one up, you wear it for a limited time, greatly increasing your attack power. This lets you damage specific enemies or deal damage to the King of the End all at once.

The game has a roguelite-style reward system. Completing various tasks earns rewards that give you an advantage, and you can view them under “RESOURCES” on the title screen.