This game is rated ESRB: Mature 17+ for Blood and Violence.
This title has already been published in 2004 and was considered the highlight of the year at the time. Now it is available on Steam for the very first time.
You are Paul de Raque, a Knight Templar on a journey to the Holy Land with the goal to reunite with his Order in Jerusalem. But you are more than just a common crusader - you are on a holy mission. The future of the world and all mankind rests on your shoulders…
Using the weapons of a medieval knight you must fight your enemies, humans and demons alike, to prevent unspeakable evil from being victorious and hell from conquering earth.
You fight against the hordes of darkness with sword, axe, bow and shield. Your crusade leads you through Europe and the Holy Land, against warriors, assassins and minions of hell. You must thwart the dark plans of evil at all costs and find a sacred relic from ancient times.
The focus of the game is on the battle with authentic weapons of Medieval Times in the dark world of the 12th century, which was painstakingly recreated with great effort in graphic design and detail.
Compete against over 40 different enemies and form new alliances with important allies in the fight against evil. Only you have the power to save humanity!
Explore 14 levels of the Dark Ages, ranging from tranquil monasteries and villages to exotic bazaars and the strongholds of the Crusaders under the blazing sun of the Holy Land!
Unravel the mysteries of two worlds: The realm of the living and the nightmarish world of demons and lost souls!
Use the heavily packed mediaeval armory: sword, mace, axe and shield are just some of the loyal companions you can rely on during your journey!
Battle fiercely with fair and unfair tricks and capture all the drama and excitement of medieval combat!
Master archery and strike down your enemies from a great distance!
Solve a variety of puzzles and remove any obstacles you may encounter on your journey that may make it harder to reach your ultimate goal!
The dynamic ability system allows for the creation of a customized player character without unnecessary shifting of numbers and arithmetic.
Knights of the Temple: Infernal Crusade is a hack-and-slash action-adventure developed by Starbreeze Studios and released in 2004 for PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube, and PC. Players control Paul de Raque, a Knight Templar traveling through 12th-century Europe and the Holy Land on a mission that extends far beyond the ordinary crusade — he must locate an ancient sacred relic and prevent demonic forces from overtaking the world of the living. Combat draws from a medieval arsenal including swords, axes, maces, bows, and shields, with encounters against more than 40 enemy types ranging from human warriors and assassins to supernatural minions. The game spans 14 levels across varied settings such as monasteries, villages, bazaars, and Crusader fortresses. Alongside combat, players encounter puzzles and navigate between the physical world and a hellish demon realm. A dynamic ability system allows character progression without explicit stat management.
An evil Bishop has abducted Adelle, a mysterious young woman with divine powers. With his entourage of disciples and their captive Adelle, he embarks on an Unholy crusade, moving along the initial routes of the historic crusades.
