Ecstatica

Step into the nightmarish world of Ecstatica, a unique action-adventure survival horror game from 1994, originally released for MS-DOS. You awaken as a lone traveler in the remote medieval village of Tirich, only to discover it overrun by grotesque, demonic creatures and its inhabitants horribly transformed. A young sorceress is held captive, and an ancient evil lurks within its shadows. Ecstatica is renowned for its groundbreaking use of ellipsoidal sprite graphics, creating a distinct, pseudo-3D visual style that was revolutionary and deeply atmospheric for its era. Navigate the ominous village, solve macabre puzzles, engage in tense combat with hideous foes, and unravel the dark secrets of Tirich as you fight for survival and attempt to save the captive sorceress. Prepare for a chilling journey where every corner holds a new horror and the line between sanity and madness blurs.