Revenant: Through The Veil
When love defies death, the gods take notice. Armed with the Book of the Dead, archaeologist Hossam Sharawi must face ancient gods, survive cursed tombs, and journey through the Egyptian afterlife to bring back the one he lost.
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Hossam Sharawi
An archaeologist devastated by the loss of his lover, embarks on a daring quest into forbidden pyramids and ancient temples of Egypt. Armed with the Book of the Dead, he must summon powerful Egyptian gods and face them to navigate the risky journey through the afterlife. To bring back his lost lover, he needs to outwit and overcome these gods, each guarding a different tomb. Some gods are obstacles, seeking to hinder his progress, while others offer aid. Hossam’s ultimate goal is to reach the Field of Reeds, retrieve his lost love, and escape back to the land of the living.
EGYPTIAN MYTHOLOGY
Inspired by Ancient Egypt’s Book of the Dead, immerse yourself and embark on a journey through the afterlife and encounter the many gods and goddesses in Egyptian mythology.
PUZZLES
Immerse yourself and explore the atmospheric environments in Revenant. Each level consists of puzzles that need to be completed to further progress through the afterlife.
SOULS-LIKE COMBAT
Lock onto enemies, dodge their attacks, and utilize the abilities granted to you by the gods to fight your way through the servants of the dead in the afterlife.
