Kabus 22

About

Kabus 22 is an adventure game with horror-action elements set in the Kadiköy district of Istanbul. You play as three characters, Demir, a soldier; Ebru, his girlfriend; and Inzar, a mystical warrior, each with distinct combat styles. The story follows their struggle against a cult called the Messiah and monstrous Maduns in an alternate near-future Turkey. Gameplay alternates between combat and puzzle-solving, often requiring you to find keys or manipulate objects to progress. Battles mix gunplay and melee attacks for Demir and Ebru while Inzar uses magic and dual-wrist blades to slice through enemies. The game stands out for its localized setting and character-driven shifts in perspective. Switching between protagonists lets you tackle challenges tailored to their skills, though puzzle variety leans heavily on straightforward object searches. Released in late 2006, it built a niche following for its atmospheric take on Turkish folklore and cult aesthetics. Some players note its dated presentation but praise the tight action sequences and eerie tone.

Storyline

The story of this game tells about the year 2000 when most of the people became servants to a mysterious cult lead by a man called Messiah. At the same time, the world (at least, Turkey, where the game takes place) is infiltrated by strange creatures. The protagonists try to understand the connection between the cult and the monsters in typical Resident Evil fashion – which means, dispatching the enemies and solving puzzles to progress further. Most problems are of "find a key or other way to open the door" kind, though some tasks are of more intricate kind. The action switches between 3 characters. Demir and Ebru are primarily using hand weapons (though can also perform melee attacks to push enemies away). Inzar excels in magic and martial arts - he employs two blades on his wrists to serve justice to the monsters.