Apocalipsis: Harry at the End of the World is drawing nigh!

Usually when we refer to "retro" graphics, we're talking about something from the late '80s or early '90s. Klabater and Polish developer Punch Punk Games are going far more retro than that, however, bringing medieval art alive early next year in the  stylish point-and-click adventure Apocalipsis: Harry at the End of the World.

Harry, of course, is the protagonist of Apocalipsis, thrust by tragedy into the starring role of this "timeless story of loss, hope, and sacrifice." The death of his beloved represents the end of his world as he's known it. But perhaps she is not gone for good? If he's to reverse this cruel fate, the young man must "venture out into the strange, unwelcoming lands to get her back. On his journey he will meet fantastical creatures, straight from the minds of artists from the 15th century Europe, and ultimately conquer his own, personal demons." 

What really sets Apocalipsis apart is its distinctive hand-drawn art style reminiscent of classical woodcut engravings, accompanied by a "foreboding soundtrack inspired by the esthetic of Danse Macabre." There are more than two dozen unique locations to explore, many of them "inspired by 'The Book of Revelation' and steeped in medieval philosophy and beliefs, with the story taking cues from Dante Alighieri’s Divine Comedy." Along the way, players will encounter a variety of obstacles "in the vein of Samorost and Machinarium, where solving puzzles comes with a sense of discovery and accomplishment."

Though the game's inspirations may be centuries old, we don't have to look nearly as far forward for the release of Apocalipsis: Harry at the End of the World, as the game is due to launch on Steam for Windows and Mac "early" in 2018.