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Purgatory

Most stories end with the death of the protagonist. For Xzus, death is where things started to get really interesting...

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Developer
Eduard Mirica
Publisher
New Reality Games
Release
June 22, 2016
10 years and 43 days ago
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Mixed281 reviews59.1%

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About the Game

Most stories end with the death of the protagonist. For Xzus, death is where things started to get really interesting...

Purgatory is a tactical turn-based strategy game akin to the Heroes of Might and Magic series. Guide Xzus through the immortal realm as he recruits spirits to the cause, takes on waves of increasingly-difficult foes and finally defeat the gatekeeper in order to return to the realm of the living!

Featuring:
  • Epic pixel art!
  • Turn-based strategy!
  • Explore the afterlife via an overworld map!
  • Acquire and spend skill points on improving your character!
  • Work your way through scores of spirit foes!
  • Recruit spirits to your cause!
  • Break out of Purgatory and regain life!
  • A prequel to the acclaimed Data Hacker series!
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