In the bioluminescent hellscape of Xenochora, a rogue exobiologist named Rey crash-lands aboard a ship fused with parasitic alien tech—a living vessel that feeds on shame. To survive, he must interface with the ship’s sentient core, undergoing grotesque bodily metamorphoses to mimic predator species. But each adaptation erodes his humanity, warping memories of Earth into toxic fantasies. As Rey descends, he discovers the ship’s true purpose: to propagate hybrid offspring across galaxies. Now hunted by former crewmates turned gene-harvesters, his only allies are unstable AI fragments and a hermaphroditic symbiote whispering promises of power… and annihilation.
Core Mechanics
Adaptive Carnality System – Mutate specific body parts mid-combat to exploit enemy weaknesses (acidic saliva melts insectoid armor), but irreversible changes lock story branches.
Shame-Driven Progression – Collect "Genetic Stigma" from defeated foes to unlock abilities; higher stigma corrupts NPC interactions, forcing predatory social dynamics.
Fractured Chronology – Each death reshuffles narrative fragments, blending memories with simulated realities where Rey must confront alternate versions of his choices.
Defining Features
Ecosystemic Corruption – The ship’s biomes evolve based on Rey’s mutations; overdevelop pheromone glands to pacify flora, but trigger aggressive pollination events.
Taboo Symbiosis – Bond with alien entities through ritualized mini-games, where success grants combat perks but etches their consciousness into your skill tree.
Ethical Dissonance – NPC allegiances shift with your biological debt; spare a hunter, and they may return as a deformed ally… or a vengeful hybrid.
Pro Strategies
Target Neural Clusters – Precision strikes on bioluminescent nerve bundles yield purer Stigma, slowing corruption’s narrative impact.
Cycle Mutations – Remove outdated adaptations via excruciating "shedding" events to regain humanity points for critical dialogue checks.
Embrace Controlled Betrayals – Let allies be captured during swarm attacks; their subsequent hybridization unlocks late-game infiltration opportunities.
