Sorcerers Refuge

Controls are keyboard and mouse on desktop, or a virtual joystick and swipes on mobile, with landscape orientation throughout. This is a first-person action-adventure in a dark fantasy setting, where you explore a sealed living space, solve puzzles, and use combat magic against creatures and demons. A diary, hints, a shop, and an inventory are all accessible in-game, and the story branches through choices made in dialogue and battles.

About this game

You wake up in a strange living room. There are no doors. Only whispers behind the wall and darkness in the eyes. Welcome to the Sorcerer’s Hideout, a dark adventure with elements of magic, riddles, and quests.
In this confusing and dangerous place, you will find:
What Awaits You
Mysterious corridors, hidden rooms, and sudden traps
The magic of ice, fire, transformation, and true vision
Mysterious creatures, demons, and a strange Buffoon with his own motives
Intense dialogues, unexpected outcomes, and choices that affect the story
Battles, puzzles, and ancient Contracts made with powerful forces
You are trapped by a Sorcerer who has subjugated four demons. Will you be able to escape, or will you become another soul in his collection?

Core Gameplay & Story

Q: What is the game about? What do you need to do?
A: It’s a horror game where you need to solve a mystery and fight for your life.

Q: Is there a storyline in the game?
A: Yes, it’s very intricate, interesting, and complex.

Q: What is the unique feature of the game? What can hook players?
A: The storyline, atmosphere, spells, and interesting mechanics.

Q: Are there bosses in the game and how are they different?
A: There are bosses with increased difficulty and behavior that depends on the player’s actions.

Q: Are there any mini-games within the main storyline? For example, match-three puzzles within a strategy game.
A: Yes, there are. Collecting special seals.

Mechanics & Progression

Q: How does leveling up work exactly? What needs to be done to level up faster?
A: Collecting spells related to the storyline.

Economy & Customization

Q: What engaging content elements are there (weapons, vehicles, locations, skills, references to famous franchises, etc.)?
A: Complex mechanics and traps, a well-developed storyline.

Retention & Engagement

Q: Is it preferable to play with sound to better immerse yourself in the atmosphere, or will there be difficulties in passing without sound?
A: It is necessary to play with sound.

Q: Is there a system of achievements (achievements)? What are they and what can you get them for?
A: Yes, they are obtained as quests and tasks are completed.

How to play

Desktop
WASD = move
Q = open diary
H = hint
C = shop
TAB = inventory
F = heal
1/2/3/4 = skills
E or Left Mouse Button = use combat magic

Mobile
Swipe from the right side of the screen = character rotation
Virtual joystick on the left = move
Tap the icon in the center of the screen = interact with objects
Tap on the menu buttons = menu navigation