Relict fuses third-person shooter action with roguelike replayability and tarot-based strategy across three perilous planets: the barren seas of Koros, icy wastes of Thorm, and charred forests of Serun. Players battle corrupted sea creatures, frost enemies, and fire beasts amid unique environmental hazards like crevasses and burning woods. Fast-paced combat demands sharp reflexes, smart positioning, and resource juggling, while randomized foes and mini-bosses keep runs fresh.
Gather tarot cards from Tarot Deities to gain spells, shields, passives, and utility skills, then read them between stages for upgrades and new builds. Follow deity clues to track corruption source Nuraxis for a final boss rush through minions and traps. This free-to-play adventure on PC hooks fans of strategic depth, fluid gunplay, and procedural challenges.
Relict promises to be a thrilling fusion of genres, blending elements of third-person shooters, roguelikes, and tarot-based strategy. Set across three distinct planetsāKoros, Thorm, and Serunāeach characterized by its unique environmental challenges and aesthetic, this game invites players into a richly immersive universe fraught with peril and intrigue.
Explore various planetary environments:
Koros:
Once an oceanic paradise, now desiccated and barren.
Fight under the skeletal shadow of the creatures who once inhabited this planet as you encounter various corrupted sea themed life forms.
Thorm:
A frigid wasteland beneath a perpetually frozen sky.
Challenges include traversing icy oasis, treacherous crevasses, and frost-covered ruins of the people who once called this planet home.
Serun:
Charred remnants of a once-vibrant forest, teeming with burnt and corrupted flora and fauna.
Venture through the burning forests as you catch up to the source of the corruption and defeat unique fire themed enemies who once called the forest home.
Third-Person Roguelike:
Fast-paced and fluid combat emphasizing strategic positioning, reflexes, and resource management.
Randomized enemy encounters, and mini bosses add challenge and replayability.
Tarot Reading and Ability Acquisition:
Collect tarot cards throughout the journey, each representing a unique ability or grace from various Tarot Deities.
Perform tarot readings between stages to unlock new abilities, upgrade existing ones.
Abilities range from offensive spells and defensive shields to passive enhancements and utility skills, allowing for varied playstyles and strategic depth.
Objective:
Confronting Nuraxis:
With help from the deities, discover clues pointing towards Nuraxis, the true source of the corruption plaguing the planets.
Confront Nuraxis in a climactic showdown, battling through waves of minions and treacherous obstacles as you fight to lift the corruption once and for all.
Relict promises an immersive and challenging gaming experience, blending visceral combat, strategic depth, and mystical intrigue into a seamless and unforgettable adventure. With its captivating narrative, diverse gameplay mechanics, and stunning visuals, it's sure to captivate players seeking a fresh and compelling gaming experience.
