Arise, Sebastian, and Solve ‘The Last Dogma’

If you like dark comedy, and you like adventure games that keep you wondering what’s coming next, and especially if you like both of these things together, you’re going to love this announcement.

The Last Dogma, from Ukrainian developer Sasha Darko, has launched in Beta Access. The compelling story takes place in an alternate universe, one in which the United States is on an active campaign for global domination. The player takes on the role of Sebastian Arise, a special agent with Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms, whose task is to track down and wipe out local arms dealers. But when a routine mission goes awry, Sebastian stumbles onto a village populated by a cannibalistic Christian cult who call themselves “Holy Intentions.” Of course, their intentions are anything but holy, and Sebastian finds himself hurled backward in time to the year 1366 A.D., where he must change the past to save the future.

The Last Dogma has a lot going for it, including advanced 3D graphics which enhance the story. It’s also as pleasing to the ears as it is to the eyes, with a diverse soundtrack and high-quality voice acting. The dark, unusual story has no heroes – not even you. The game system is like those of old-school adventures, with simple commands such as “Look,” “Investigate,” and “Talk.” The different levels have unique atmospheres and are filled with interactive episodes, physic-based puzzles, and tons of hidden secrets. There’s even an entire hidden ‘secret world,’ an abstract campaign away from the main game where you can interact with the game’s narrator.

Check out The Last Dogma on Steam, and try the Beta Access version for yourself via the Sasha Darko store for $11.99 USD. Or download the free demo to try it before investing financially. The Last Dogma is planned for release in October 2014 and will require Dual Core CPU @ 2GHz / 1GB RAM / DirectX 9.0c / nVidia GeForce 6800, 7600, 7800, 8xxx or better / ATI 1950 or better desktop. Watch for game announcements on Sasha Darko’s Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube channel.