The Season of the Warlock is an upcoming comedy horror adventure game. The two-person indie studio enComplot announced today that their game would be joining Steam’s Big Adventure Event. The event exists to showcase and celebrate independently developed adventure games. It’s live now through the 24th of January.

The studio is excited to join the event and show off their gothic-inspired adventure game. Check out a teaser trailer below.

About The Season of the Warlock

Lord Alistair Ainsworth is at the University of Edgestow, giving a lecture on the enigmatic figure of Waldemar the Warlock. The word is that the warlock ruled over the land of Groldavia through the use of dark magic. The scholars that Alistair meets with wave their hands at his claims since there is no record of the warlock ever existing. Lord Alistair, frustrated, decides he should look for it in Groldavia.

There, he will find an imposing portrait of the warlock, which appears to be the depositary of Waldemar’s errant soul. The warlock’s soul still yearns for revenge and presents Lord Alistair with an offer he will not be able to resist… Or will he?

Key features of the game

From the official press release.

  • Two storylines to choose from: same overarching plot, one choice that changes everything you play.
  • Two playable characters, two world visions: step in the shoes of both Lord Alistair Ainsworth and his loyal butler, Nigel.
  • Grand adventure design: experience a complex series of intertwined organic puzzles at the heart of the game.
  • Captures ‒ with a twist of humor ‒ the charm of the horror films from the 60s and 70s based on the works of Edgar Allan Poe and H.P. Lovecraft; and the charisma of actors such as Vincent Price, Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, and Barbara Steele.
  • Both point & click and direct control options: you are at the helm.
  • Atmosphere reigns supreme: rich artistic imagery, lively and colorful 2D backgrounds, and wholly blended 3D characters.
  • Original soundtrack with live instruments, full voiceovers in English.

If you are itching to play an adventure game like The Season of the Warlock, there is a demo available on the game’s store page. Be sure to check out Steam’s Big Adventure Event for more info on this and other indie adventure titles.