Catechesis

Catechesis is a horror RPG in which the player controls Daniel, an altar boy from a fringe religion who becomes possessed by a demon. Each good deed he performs opens a gateway to hell, so he must behave virtuously by day and fight demons by night. His aim is to save his grandfather’s life without condemning the world to eternal hellfire.

The game follows a day and night cycle. During the day the player explores the city, attends school and goes to work. At night the player enters a dungeon. Combat is slow-paced, with a primary ranged weapon and a secondary melee weapon, and uses a twin-stick aiming system with a roll evasion move. Weapons can be upgraded. Stealth mechanics include detection based on sound and light, and the player can use a flashlight or candles to light areas and find resources, hidden paths and religious lore.

The game includes anime-style cutscenes and in-game illustrations alongside a cast of unique characters. The soundtrack was composed by Michael (Garoad) Kelly, who also worked on VA-11 HALL-A and Yuppie Psycho.