Developed by Emberheart Games and published by Apogee Entertainment, the retro-inspired first-person spellcasting game, ‘Wizordum’, is set to release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Switch come September 23rd. Available at a price of $19.99, the game offers players a thrilling mix of modern gameplay and nostalgia-inducing graphics. It was initially introduced in Early Access for PC through well-known platforms in November 2023, leading up to a full-scale release in April 2025.nnWizordum’s gameplay design provides players with a mix of old-school shooter and sorcery elements, enabling them to take on the role of a powerful Mage in search of the origin of Chaos. The arsenal? An elaborate collection of magic maces, wands, spells, and other magic items. The battleground? A blend of medieval and fantasy settings, against traditional sword-and-sorcery enemies, including goblins, skeletons, and spectral opponents. The unique blend of these elements carves out a unique identity for Wizordum among its counterparts. nnArmed with weapons that bring variety to the gameplay, each with their unique upgrades and secondary attacks, players can blaze through enemies with combinations of powerful attacks, rendering them frozen, ablaze, or struck with chains of lightning. In addition, progression requires solving puzzles and circumventing traps, unveiling hidden secrets in the process. Come September 23rd, a trove of secrets awaits exploration by console players with a secret treasure in every level and secret levels to be discovered.nnIn what appears to be a concerted effort to bring numerous games from Apogee’s roster to modern consoles in diverse formats, Apogee collaborates with Infogrames by leveraging on Atari’s skills in porting and publishing. ‘Wizordum’ is the first fruit of this partnership, heralding more such Apogee classics in the future, with additional announcements to be made. A trailer featuring the upcoming console release is available for viewing.
Wizordum is a retro-style first-person shooter with a magical twist, casting players as a powerful Mage on a quest to uncover the source of Chaos. Armed with an arsenal of maces, wands, spells and other magic items, players will battle their way through the world of Terrabruma in a dynamic blend of modern gameplay and classic 90s shooters. Players will battle across medieval and fantasy settings, fighting traditional sword-and-sorcery enemies like goblins, skeletons and ghosts. This mystical setting gives Wizordum a distinct identity among retro-inspired shooters.
Weapons in Wizordum diversify gameplay, with all featuring upgrades and many offering secondary attacks. Players can combine powerful attacks, freeze enemies, set them on fire or strike them with chains of lightning. Solve puzzles and avoid traps to progress and uncover hidden secrets. With a secret treasure in every level and secret levels to discover, there’s a host of content for console players to explore on September 23.
Leveraging Atari‘s expertise in porting and publishing, Infogrames and Apogee’s partnership aims to bring multiple Apogee titles to modern consoles in both digital and physical formats. Wizordumis the first title in this initiative, setting the stage for future releases; additional games from Apogee’s catalog are already in the pipeline, with announcements to come.
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