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Introducing Zealot!

Greetings Heretics, Welcome to Zealot, a top-down action-adventure game where you shall take on the mantle of a fallen priest, the sole survivor of a long ruined Orthodox colony who has awoken to fulfil their holy missi

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changedWelcome to Zealot , a top-down action-adventure game where you shall take on the mantle of a fallen priest, the sole survivor of a long ruined Orthodox colony who has awoken to fulfil their holy mission - to cleanse the heretical Paganism plaguing the land and renew devotion to the one true faith! Below we’ve got our gameplay reveal trailer from back in October 2019. Bask in its awe and the power wielded by those ordained by the Orthodoxy...
changedKey FeaturesActive Combat – Each foe must be handled differently, with skilled use of combo timing and dodging being rewarded with bonus damage.
changedKey FeaturesMetroidvania Exploration – Every area has secrets and locations that require certain tools to be accessed. Exploring the land to its fullest will have its rewards.
addedKey FeaturesProgression System – Find and reforge lost arms to and reforge them into powerful new weapons and upgrades by following a unique smithing system.
changedJoin the wider community and support Zealothttps://store.steampowered.com/app/1473900/Zealot/

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changedWelcome to Zealot , a top-down action-adventure game where you shall take on the mantle of a fallen priest, the sole survivor of a long ruined Orthodox colony who has awoken to fulfil their holy mission - to cleanse the heretical Paganism plaguing the land and renew devotion to the one true faith! Below we’ve got our gameplay reveal trailer from back in October 2019. Bask in its awe and the power wielded by those ordained by the Orthodoxy...
changedActive Combat – Each foe must be handled differently, with skilled use of combo timing and dodging being rewarded with bonus damage.
changedMetroidvania Exploration – Every area has secrets and locations that require certain tools to be accessed. Exploring the land to its fullest will have its rewards.
addedProgression System – Find and reforge lost arms to and reforge them into powerful new weapons and upgrades by following a unique smithing system.
changedhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/1473900/Zealot/

Welcome to Zealot, a top-down action-adventure game where you shall take on the mantle of a fallen priest, the sole survivor of a long ruined Orthodox colony who has awoken to fulfil their holy mission - to cleanse the heretical Paganism plaguing the land and renew devotion to the one true faith! Below we’ve got our gameplay reveal trailer from back in October 2019. Bask in its awe and the power wielded by those ordained by the Orthodoxy...

The World and Inspirations of Zealot

The land you explore in Zealot in heavily inspired by Slavic culture and its traditions. You will roam and fight your way through a land ruled by tribal cults who have given themselves to a number of Pagan deities.

By placing their full, unwavering belief in these deities the tribal cults are able to invoke physical manifestations of those they worship, granting otherwordly and forbidden powers to the true believers. That is where the Orthodoxy, and you, come in...

Centuries have passed since the Orthodoxy missionaries were struck down by the jealous and fearful Pagan cults, but now as a true believer you have risen to show them faith’s absolute power!

Key Features

  • Active Combat – Each foe must be handled differently, with skilled use of combo timing and dodging being rewarded with bonus damage.

  • Open World – Progress through Zealot however you decide. Pick from 4 main areas as you choose where your holy questions begins and ends...

  • Metroidvania Exploration – Every area has secrets and locations that require certain tools to be accessed. Exploring the land to its fullest will have its rewards.

  • Progression System – Find and reforge lost arms to and reforge them into powerful new weapons and upgrades by following a unique smithing system.

  • Lost Reliquary – Discover Relics throughout the world that when equipped will augment your combat abilities!

  • Prayers – Equip Prayers to passively influence your power to support your playstyle.

  • Indirect World Building – Discover the Slavic inspired world and story of Zealot via set-pieces and a carefully decorated environment. Those that seek it will find a narrative detailing the game-world's history.

  • Retro Inspired Visuals – All sprites are hand-crafted and combined with a low poly 3D world

Join the wider community and support Zealot

We’re excited to grow the Zealot community here on Steam and would like to also invite you to follow us on Twitter where you’ll be able to ask us questions and get regular behind the scenes looks at the development of the game.

You can also show your devotion to the Orthodoxy and support us ahead of launch by Wishlisting Zealot on Steam, thank you:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1473900/Zealot/

May the faith guide your path.

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Steam News / 18 December 2020

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