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First-person fantasy survival horror where two mages hunt a rogue wizard, only to be trapped inside his pocket dimension. Play as Astair or Zenner in two distinct campaigns: wand-based slow tension or fast pistols-action. Solve puzzles, manage limited inventory, fight twisted foes, and speedrun to escape.

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Mordath Games

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Within The Box — Description

Within The Box is a first-person fantasy survival horror that blends tense exploration with brain-bending puzzles. You chase a rogue wizard and wind up trapped inside his pocket dimension, forcing you to outthink and outlast the dangers you find there.

Play as one of two distinct mages: Astair Volken, the eccentric yet studious spellcaster, or Zenner Jackson, the wise-cracking gunslinger who shoots first and asks questions later. Each character offers a unique perspective on the mystery and a radically different approach to combat and puzzle solving.

Your objective is simple in name but brutal in execution: navigate the tower Raven hid in, uncover the stolen documents from the Cypher, a local Magical Institution, and find a way out of the box. The pocket dimension is a shifting labyrinth of dark corridors, hidden rooms, and traps that force precise planning and quick thinking.

Core gameplay centers on first-person exploration, puzzle solving, and resource management. Puzzles demand more than brute force; you’ll need to leverage your magic, use the environment, and keep a tight rein on a limited inventory. Each item counts, and clever pickups can mean the difference between escape and a lingering threat in the dim halls.

Two unique campaigns unfold from different viewpoints but weave together into a single overarching mystery. Astair’s wand-based, methodical style contrasts with Zenner’s fast-paced pistol action, providing two distinct playthrough experiences that complement each other and reveal new layers of the story on each run.

Expect a gallery of twisted horrors: grotesque monstrosities, spiders, awakened gargoyles, and other nightmarish foes that test your nerve and timing. Progression emphasizes tactical choices, environmental awareness, and the thrill of discovery as you uncover what Raven unleashed.

For replayability, runs are timed and scored, encouraging careful routing and mastery of both campaigns. New Game Plus expands the challenge by fully unlocking weapons and upgrades for both characters, inviting fresh permutations of the same dangerous box.