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Wizordum

Platform(s): PC
Genre: Action
Publisher: Apogee Entertainment
Developer: Emberheart Games
Release Date: 2024

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'Wizordum' Available On Steam Early Access - Trailer

by Rainier on Nov. 29, 2023 @ 10:49 a.m. PST

Wizordum is a retro FPS that puts you in the role of a Mage on a quest to track down the source of Chaos.

The Ancient Seal of Terrabruma has shattered, unleashing the forces of Chaos. As one of the last Mages of Wizordum sanctuary, find the source of corruption and blast away spawns of Chaos before they consume the kingdom in a speedrun-friendly fantasy FPS, tearing a page from the spellbooks of ‘90s fantasy FPS classics like Hexen and Heretic.

The Mages of Wizordum are on the brink of extinction, falling to ever-encroaching mayhem outside the sanctuary. Sharpen an arsenal of steel and magic and set out for the Town of Grimbrook, looking for the Source while blasting off everyone standing in the way. Along the way, search nooks and crannies for loot and relics to solve mystifying puzzles and deliver even more damage.

Incapacitate vile ogres and goblins with a skull-crushing mace, shoot rapid-fire ice shards with the Frostweaver, and master the Spellstriker to shatter the concentrated magic upon your foes. Fend off the restless undead and monstrous rats while winding through cobweb-covered hallways, restless cemeteries, sewers, labyrinths, and blood-spattered courtyards full of traps and treasure. 

Crumbling cobblestone, incinerated buildings, decay-filled dungeons, and misty harbors full of secrets await fearless spellcasters inside the collapsing city walls of Grimbrook. Claim a spot on the hallowed leaderboard where tougher difficulty levels yield higher scores, and achieve perfect pace on every run with speedrun-friendly level design. 

Design and download custom adventures or full-fledged episodes with the in-game level editor. Bask in the original Wizordum soundtrack, coming soon to Apogee Music, inspired by ‘90s and 2000s classics Ultima and Elder Scrolls, with a retro option for Roland MT-32 mode, accompanied by key artwork hand painted by legendary Origin Systems illustrator Denis Loubet (Ultima, Wing Commander).

Wizordum conjures up a battle against Chaos via Steam Early Access at $14.99.

“Wizordum is a magical dose of nostalgia combined with seamless modern controls, and is very much a love letter to old-school fantasy FPS titles,” said Primož Vovk, developer at Emberheart Games. “There have already been so many awesome creations through the level editor, and we look forward to players sharing their creations with the Wizordum community.”

"The Early Access version of Wizordum includes 1 full episode, a Level Editor with cross-platform online sharing support and online highscores. The full release will feature three episodes. Each major episode update is intended to include new content like weapons, enemies, levels, and more! Even with the current version, players will find something new in every level. Our goal is to make that the case for the full version as well."

"We plan to add story screens for each episode that reveal more about your journey and some background history of the events that took place in the game's world."

"The map editor already supports full episodes, but we want to take this further by adding support for custom textures, custom story screens, and more, depending on the community's interest and involvement."

"You can also expect achievements, new Game Modes and QOL/Accessibility improvements"

Interested fans can dabble with danger-filled dungeons in the demo available now.

Key Features:

  • A vast arsenal of magic weapons & items
  • Search for secret places filled with treasures
  • Solve puzzles and avoid traps
  • Embark on a single-player campaign to find the source of Chaos, traveling from the Town of Grimbrook through swamps over the snowy mountains and beyond.
  • Collect bonus items and beat the hardest difficulty levels to climb to the top of the leaderboards
  • Beat challenges at each level
  • Compete online for the best time
  • Design and download custom adventures or full-fledged episodes with the in-game level editor.

Wizordum is in development for PC (Steam).


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