Fantasy FPS Wizordum Coming to Early Access in November

While the original Doom games weren’t really my cup of tea, I’ve recently found an appreciation for the genre through Indie takes on the classic formula. Games like Fashion Police Squad and several other “Doom-Likes” (alongside Doom and Doom Eternal) have brought some new ideas to the table. Developer Emberheart Games has decided to chime in on this, bringing a new fantasy FPS to Steam Early Access.

Wizordum will be coming to Early Access on Wednesday, November 15^th. However, ahead of the upcoming (October 9^th-15^th) Steam Next Fest, you can play a demo of the game now. Here is what the press release has to say about Wizordum.

“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).”

Primož Vovk, developer at Emberheart Games also commented on the game’s creation and upcoming launch, stating: “When I was younger, I was captivated with fantasy FPS titles like Hexen and Heretic. Wizordum is the perfect combination of past and present, with old-school maze-like brain teasers combined with modern comforts for a smooth gameplay experience. We have much more to show in a few weeks, stay tuned!”

Fans of games like Hexen and Heretic are likely to really find something special with Wizordum. Additionally, since the game is in Early Access there will be time for community feedback, tailoring the game into something perfect for the fans of the genre. November 15^th isn’t that far away, so check the demo out now if you’re interested.