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).
Currently available via Steam Early Access, Wizordum is coming to PC (Steam) on March 5, 2025.
Finally, Episode 3 completes the game and takes the last surviving mage of Wizordum on a supernatural chase into the most dangerous levels yet. Wage all-out war against the evil keepers of Chaos. Seven vast new levels with three new weapons await players.
Scott Miller, CEO of Apogee: “This game checks all of the boxes for me, with its old-school colorful charm, but with forward thinking gameplay that matches today’s standards. It’s a rare mix that takes me back to when we released Wolfenstein 3D to the world, and for us making a magical game that looks like it’s from that era had enormous appeal. I’ve been happily playtesting it nonstop!”
Episode 3 adds many cool areas, including both fire and ice levels, with lava flows and chillingly deadly icicles. Hitch a ride on a minecart that will insta-splat any enemy in its path.
New weapons include the Faewood Crossbow, shooting path-clearing magical bolts, and the Staff of Chaos, a weapon that dispenses chaotic, untamed fire, ice and storm attacks that can’t be controlled, so just aim in the right direction and let the destruction happen!
Wizordum is a game full of secret areas and easter eggs like all Apogee games going back to the 90’s. Even a Dopefish awaits to be found–a creature that first appeared in Commander Keen.
Also, locate Lore Scrolls dispersed throughout the realm that tell of Terrabruma’s peculiar past, and enjoy quality-of-life upgrades to previous episodes. Design speedrun-friendly challenges, full-length episodes, and everything in between with the in-game level editor.
“Every step of our journey with Wizordum has been massively fulfilling, and with the upcoming launch of 1.0, we can’t wait to welcome new mages to confront Chaos,” said Primož Vovk, developer at Emberheart Games. “With new locations, weapons, and the conclusion of the epic story, we’ve succeeded in creating a fitting ending to our homage to fantasy shooters of the past.”
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 coming to PC (Steam) on March 5, 2025.
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