Players step into the combat boots of , a powerful heroine who must fight her way through waves of hostile factions. The criminal ecosystem of New Babylon features a diverse lineup of adversaries, including: Street gangs and cyber-enhanced syndicates A deeply corrupt, militarized police force

Pure Onyx is set in a dark fantasy universe, where players take on the roles of powerful sorcerers, navigating a complex web of intrigue, magic, and politics. The game is designed for 1-5 players, with one player assuming the role of the Game Master (GM). The GM creates and narrates the game world, its inhabitants, and the challenges that players must overcome.

Version 0.95 represents a significant milestone in the game's development, refining combat mechanics, expanding the narrative, and adding substantial new content to the late-game stages.

To begin your journey, download the v0.95 build (or the latest version). You can find it for free on sites like itch.io, or support the developer and get exclusive test builds on platforms like Patreon. Once downloaded, unzip the folder and launch the pure-onyx.exe application. Controls are classic beat 'em up fare: J is for a punch, K is for a kick, and you can interact with shopkeepers using the F key. Pure Onyx utilizes a level-based structure. After choosing a stage to infiltrate, your goal is to clear the level of enemies, reaching the end to face a formidable boss. Defeated enemies drop gear, money, and XP. Between battles, you'll find merchants selling new items and equipment to help you power up. Taking on side quests is vital; they help you level up, earn crucial rewards, and provide the gear needed to overcome the increasing difficulty.

True to its genre, combat performance directly ties into the adult content. If Onyx is overwhelmed or caught by specific boss grab attacks—such as the Splicer Runts, the Police Boss, or bio-monsters—players trigger fully animated, voice-acted interactive adult sequences. Key Features of Version 0.95

The interface is designed for ease of navigation, allowing users to move through various story paths and access developmental logs efficiently. Development and Community Context

The world of Pure Onyx is the decaying, neon-lit dystopian megacity of New Babylon. In this world, you play as the fierce Onyx, who must fight her way through a corrupt and hostile city. Standing against her are gangs, crime syndicates, a corrupt police force, and the insidious bio-engineered horrors of the Babel Corporation, with only her fists for justice. This setting is a direct extension of the developer’s previous (and highly respected) project, Malise and the Machine , allowing new and returning players to connect with a deeper narrative history that enriches the gameplay. The cyberpunk aesthetic, styled after the look and feel of 80s anime, is fully realized in the game’s beautifully animated, 3D art.

For those who enjoy the brawling but are picky about the "rewards," the game includes settings to disable specific categories, such as "Biomonsters," to tailor the experience to individual preferences.

Since the v0.95 release, development has continued steadily. Eromancer remains highly active with their community, offering a variety of ways to get involved and support the game's continued development, including releasing public updates on Itch.ioand providing exclusive content through their Patreon and SubscribeStar pages. Later updates, such as v0.136.0, built on the v0.95 foundation by making major technical leaps like upgrading the entire project to the Unity 6 engine, providing significant performance boosts, and adding new enemy types like the Spindlemorph (spider).

Combat is executed in real-time, side-scrolling environments utilizing dynamic 3D character models. Players use strings of light attacks, heavy strikes, grabs, and environmental interactions—such as shattering breakable barrels—to clear out hostile zones. 2. RPG Customization and Progression

: As an eroge game, Pure Onyx includes explicit content, including sexual scenes and mature themes. This aspect is integral to the game's experience, targeting an adult audience.