Perihelion: The Prophecy

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Perihelion: The Prophecy is a 1993 RPG set in a futuristic world battling a virus spread by a malevolent force. You control six genetically engineered characters, Bionecrons, Symbions, and hybrids, as they navigate large sci-fi landscapes. The interface uses a central menu screen for stats, inventory, and combat. Travel involves setting directions and watching characters move automatically. Cities feature detailed buildings but reuse similar layouts. Combat appears at fixed points, always planned and deliberate rather than random. The game’s focus on genetic modification and hybrid races gives it a niche sci-fi edge. Developed by Morbid Visions and published by Psygnosis, it launched on Amiga. While its environments lack visual variety and combat feels scripted, the character customization and narrative premise hold curiosity. A product of early ’90s RPG design, it’s remembered more for ambition than execution but offers a window into past sci-fi gaming.