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Catechumen

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171 A.D., a great evil lurks in the shadows of ancient Rome, one that corrupts the souls of man and gives shape to the will of demons. As an initiate into the Realm of Sacred Mysteries, you have learned your mentor has been taken along with other members of your faithful brethren. The challenge for you is to confront the horrors of the labyrinthine catacombs that are located beneath the city where they have been imprisoned as victims of a sinister conspiracy.

Corruption, possession, and evil await you, however, divinity will bestow upon you a blessed arsenal that will bring your numerous opponents to their knees. 
By these mighty powers, restore these tormented souls and bring light into the darkness. Steel your resolve and challenge immortal enemies as you dive deeper into the depths, to the very brink of hell and damnation.

Face demons and beasts of unspeakable horror. Follow your divine quest through the catacombs and unravel an engrossing tale that tests you against the profane and unholy, stepping into the legacy of a Guardian of Truth.

  • Intelligent and dangerous opponents, each with unique tactics and powers.

  • Expansive levels in a multitude of dynamic realms.

  • Command a diverse arsenal of weapons, unlike any ever created by mortal man.

  • Intense First-Person gameplay with a pacifist gore free approach.

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User Reviews

Very Positive
9 user reviews
89%
Positive
18 min at review
Recommended

[i] Bold Catechumen, This action to play the hit(?) 2000 Christian FPS 'Catechumen' and defy The Evil One is not without risk. His demons have stolen frames from the Genesis3D Engine. If your heart be set upon action -- or morbid curiosity -- then take this sick ass Sword of the Spirit that shoots energy bolts for only $9.99. Remember, confrontation is often best avoided, even though there are no actual stealth mechanics in this game. Father, Son, and Spirit. [/i] This game defined my adolescence. Growing up in one of those households where Pokemon was considered satanic, it's ironic that this game all about shooting literal demons with literal swords was allowed. What we have here is a debut game from a fledgling studio, born as their passion project, and conceived in the wedlock of late 90s video game violence paranoia and the desire to still give the Christian kiddies a good scare. While making a moderate splash in the Christian community, it never had a real shot at...

13 helpful 7 funny
2 hrs at review
Not Recommended

I'm sorry, but this is one of the worst FPS games I have ever played. There are so many flaws that honestly I can't recommend it to anyone. Besides the bugs, that sometimes are almost game-breaking, here I have found one of the most evident examples of artificial difficulty, of a game that is cruel just for the sake of being cruel. Bullet-sponge enemies in extremely tight rooms, etremely scarce ammo and health pickups, enemies that can hit you through walls, strong monsters that wait for you at the top of ladders and maul you to death before you even get the possibility to defend yourself... and these are just a few examples. What many devs do not understand is that if you expect much from the player, than the player has all the rights to expect much from you. Here we have huge design issues that can't absolutely compensate the cheap cruelty. A pity, because the atmosphere, the level design and the aesthetics are really cool. There's huge potential here, but many aspects need to be rev...

12 helpful
14 min at review
Recommended

Even Though The Game is not that Good and received bad reviews by Critics back in the early years of gaming, its not as bad as the Evangelical Protestant RTS Game Left Behind Eternal Forces Released in 2006 and never got released on Digital Purchase Download Except you can Play it for free on sites like Abandonware and OldGamesDownload. That Game is Way Worse Than Catechumen and Ominus Horizons a Paladin's Calling. If You're a Catholic I Recemmend this game compared to this Ominus Horizons a Paladin's Calling. Deus Vult! Matthew 16:18-19 18 And I tell you, you are Peter,[a] and on this rock[b] I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it. 19 I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.” See that you all follow the bishop, even as Jesus Christ does the Father, and the presbytery as you would the apostles; and reverence the deacons, as ...

9 helpful
6 min at review
Recommended

Audjutorium + nostrum in nomine Domini. Qui fecit caelum et terrram. This is one of the finest pieces of work to come out of the early 2000's PC gaming era. It plays as janky and wonky as it looks but I would be a liar and fraud if I didn't say it was beyond entertaining. From the obscure commentary from Roman soldiers and infinite wisdom from the Archangels, there is not a single dull moment throughout the adventure. This game is absolutely jam packed with pagan converting, demon slaying, puzzle solving fun. I remember getting this as a kid and spending countless hours on trying to 100% it. Do not pass this one by. GLORIA IN EXCELSIS DEO!!!!

7 helpful
52 min at review
Recommended

this port does a weird thing where it kinda just locks me into the game, like I cant tab out. I have to like fully shut down the game to leave it. otherwise, yeah it's a pretty alright christian shooter. it's basically doom 3 if it was good.

7 helpful 2 funny
5 min at review
Recommended

"The lousy food in the garrison is giving me gas."

7 helpful 10 funny
11 min at review
Recommended

Had a boxed copy of this we got from a Christian book store a decade ago. Ran it on a Toshiba Satellite, game ran great on it. Completed it long ago and this game was janky and hard but man was it cool for me at least. Was thinking about it again and googled it and saw a Steam link and thought that what the heck. Instant buy for me, this game kicked ass. Tried downloads before and unlocked framerate caused issues. The Steam release here locks the framerate to 30 so that bandages that problem, not fixing it. Hopefully some fixes come out of this making some money again, though I doubt it.

6 helpful

System Requirements

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS: Windows 10 / 11
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 310 MB available space

FAQ

How much does Catechumen cost?

Catechumen costs $9.99.

What are the system requirements for Catechumen?

Minimum: Minimum: OS: Windows 10 / 11 DirectX: Version 9.0c Storage: 310 MB available space

What platforms is Catechumen available on?

Catechumen is available on Windows PC.

Is Catechumen worth buying?

Catechumen has 89% positive reviews from 9 players.

When was Catechumen released?

Catechumen was released on Dec 25, 2024.

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