Necrofugitive

About

Necrofugitive drops you into a dark 2D world where you play as a shapeshifting prisoner trying to get away from everyone who wants you dead. You start in chains after surviving a cult massacre, then break free to face armies of bounty hunters and knights. The gameplay focuses on fast combat and quick decisions since you have to switch forms constantly to survive the relentless pursuit. You will run, jump, and fight through medieval inspired levels while managing your health against overwhelming odds. This title stands out because you are playing as the monster everyone fears rather than the hero. It is a single player experience that demands precision timing and smart use of your shifting abilities. The community has noted how brutal the difficulty feels right from the start, with players often commenting on the sheer number of enemies chasing you down. Ratings suggest it appeals to fans who want a challenging platformer without any hand-holding. There are no easy modes or second chances once the hunt begins in earnest.

Storyline

The Cult of Skoroz is dead, massacred in a witchunting frenzy. A lone survivor, a nameless cultist simply known as the Prisoner, is trundled off in shackles, thrown into an inquisitorial dungeon and forgotten. However, cursed with mysterious shapeshifting powers, the Prisoner shatters his chains and murders his captors, escaping his imprisonment. The whole realm is summarily thrown into turmoil as a giant manhunt is organized to bring this shapeshifting monster from Hell to justice. Can you survive the onslaught of mercenaries and bounty hunters sent to collect your head? Necrofugitive takes place in a world inspired by the Late Middle Ages, complete with its fascination of wicked demons and monstrous creatures, as well as the heroic and foolhardy knights sent to destroy them. Necrofugitive places you in the unique perspective of a frightening creature that is elevated to a leviathanic reputation as whole armies are levied to take you down!