Project: Catalepsy - Prototype

A visceral third-person action roguelike developed by Iberante.

The Descent into the Abyss

Explore the initial layers of a hostile, infernal world in this playable prototype of Project: Catalepsy. This build focuses on the core pillars of the experience: fluid combat, unforgiving survival, and an atmospheric depth designed to challenge the player's resolve.

Core Features

• Exploration of the Void: Navigate a dark, oppressive environment built to test mechanical skill within the depths of the underworld.
• Uncompromising Combat: Face escalating waves of enemies in a world that offers no respite. Precision and timing are mandatory for survival.
• Dynamic Combat System: Movement is a strategic resource. Utilize high mobility to evade, strike, and manage positioning in high-intensity encounters.
• Entity AI and Dominants: Engage with diverse creatures designed to punish errors. Certain "Dominant" foes possess unique abilities and the capacity to empower surrounding enemies.
• The Blood Economy: Blood serves as your primary weapon and most scarce resource. Manage its expenditure carefully to heal, fight, and endure.

Prototype Scope

This experience serves as a standalone technical demonstration, capturing the fundamental essence of the Project: Catalepsy gameplay loop. Within this combat arena, players will:

• Engage in wave-based combat encounters.
• Test core movement and combat mechanics.
• Confront a Dominant—a high-threat entity with specialized patterns.
• Experience the visual and atmospheric direction of the Iberante universe.

Technical Specifications

• Build Version: Pre-Alpha 0.1
• File Size: ~500MB
• Deployment: Portable executable (No installation required)
• Platform: Windows PC

Project Roadmap

Project: Catalepsy is envisioned as a comprehensive third-person roguelike experience. The full release is planned to include:

• Advanced character build depth and skill synergies.
• Layered narratives embedded within the environment.
• Procedural level generation across the depths of Hell.
• Integrated multiplayer functionality.
• A hybrid monetization structure.

Development Status

The project is currently in the prototype phase. Further expansion and production milestones are contingent upon community engagement and the acquisition of strategic funding.

Community and Feedback

Iberante invites players to participate in the evolution of Project: Catalepsy:

• Engage directly with the development team via Discord.
• Submit technical feedback and gameplay impressions.
• Contribute to the visibility of the project within the independent scene.

Every interaction contributes to the refinement of the Project: Catalepsy universe.

The abyss awaits.

This prototype represents our initial vision: a brutal universe defined by uncertainty. Our goal is not just to describe the experience, but to let the player feel the weight of the descent.