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Distant Light Prologue

Distant Light Prologue is a challenging FPS that fuses classic shooter design with arcade-style scoring and ranking systems. Master fast, brutal combat and outsmart deadly enemies while uncovering a hard sci-fi mystery aboard the migrant ship Ziusudra’s Ark.

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About the Game

Distant Light Prologue is a brutal, unforgiving FPS that blends classic shooter design with arcade-driven systems.
Think OG Marathon trilogy fused with Battle Garegga.

You're a mind parasite controlling the body of a cyborg aboard the migrant ship Ziusudra’s Ark, activated to eliminate the scavenger bots tearing the vessel apart. Once home to several million people, the ship now stands eerily silent and seemingly almost completely abandoned. As you fight to to push back the scavenger threat, you must also piece together what happened to its vanished population.

  • At the heart of the experience is the dynamic RANK difficulty system. As you progress through the game, your rank increases, making enemies and encounters progressively more challenging. Managing your rank, planning efficient routes through each level, and carefully strategizing every encounter are essential for survival.

  • A solid, old-school, back-to-basics FPS experience forms the foundation of the game, emphasizing movement, positioning, and combat mastery.

  • A deep and rewarding scoring system provides extensive replayability, encouraging players to optimize their performance, chase ever-higher scores, and compete for top spots on the Online Leaderboards.

  • A diverse roster of enemy types is designed to push players to their limits. Every encounter presents unique challenges built around distinct enemy combinations and synergies.

  • Six brutal and distinct chapters, each introducing new mechanics, challenges, and situations that demand creative thinking and adaptability.

  • Five radically different weapon types, each with its own strengths and tactical role. Every weapon is viable, and effective arsenal management is key to success.

  • Countless secrets, hidden areas, and lore entries await those willing to explore and uncover the mysteries of Ziusudra's Ark.

 Distant Light Prologue is an FPS built around challenge, focus, and reward – a game about skill and mastery.