The Roc

The Roc is set in a moonlit Arabian desert between the 15th and 17th centuries, during the dawn of the gunpowder era. Armed with a crude, slow-loading hand-cannon, a flickering torch and limited ammunition, you must stay out of the Roc’s sight and use careful shooting and quick thinking to survive.

The desert at night

The mythical Roc, a huge eagle, patrols the desert from above. Exposed ground is dangerous, so you move between cover, using jagged rock formations and ancient ruins to avoid its view. The desert also holds aggressive wolves, Saluki dogs, sand vipers and objects possessed by supernatural beings.

You can unearth shields scattered across the desert to absorb a heavy strike and survive encounters that would otherwise kill you instantly. Glowing lights, known as the Abu Fanous Phenomenon, drift through the dunes; approaching them may bring crucial aid or misfortune.

Explore the ruins

Forgotten ruins and hidden points of interest lie across the dunes. You gather ancient tablets and carry them to the Artifact Dome to break the curse gripping the land. Ancient temples let you warp across the map and travel closer to your next location.

Your hand-cannon

You fire a black powder hand-cannon, with scarce bullets that make every shot count. Mechanical modifications can eliminate its slow fuse delay, letting you fire instantly in high-stress combat.