Eschalism
Survival horror game set in a dystopian Indonesia, where the V.O.K. regime has maintained a stranglehold on the nation. As Sane, a Paramita's officer, investigates a cosmic worshipping cult, navigates a non-euclidian world, and fights against monstrous creatures.
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Step into the shoes of a Paramita's officer trapped on a quest to uncover the truth behind a shadowy cult and find his missing wife. Navigate through a surreal places filled with impossible geometry, unraveling sinister secrets and confronting the manifestations of human primal fears.
ESCHALISM is set in a dystopian alternate history where Indonesia never gained independence, Verenigd Oost Indische-Kyōdō Tō (V.O.K.). In this alternate history, the Netherlands and Japan have maintained a dual colonial regime. Amidst this dystopian backdrop, a sinister cult seeks to harness humanities primordial fears, with mind older than mankind.
Explore a richly detailed environment inspired by the "House of Leaves", where spatial logic is constantly defied.
Experience versatile combat that seamlessly shifts between isometric and first-person perspectives. Engage in strategic, resource-driven battles against the nightmarish manifestations of the cult, where every bullet counts and your wits are as crucial as your aim.
Delve into a narrative of identity, loss, and the horrific consequences of human ambition, inspired by classic cosmic horror and psychological thrillers.
