# Exorcist Game (Arcane Purge)

A text-based exorcist game where Bible verses are the spell mechanics. Fight through a gauntlet of escalating demons by matching verse categories to each demon's weaknesses.

> Personal prototype project — functional, but not polished.

## Gameplay

- Terminal-based combat loop with timer pressure
- Six escalating demon encounters, each with health, damage, and elemental weaknesses
- Verse-based spell system: recite verses from the right category (Binding, Healing, Exorcism, Protection, Judgment) to deal damage
- Mismatched categories fizzle — read the demon, pick the verse

## Project Structure

| Path | Description |
|------|-------------|
| `main.py` | Game engine, demon definitions, and combat loop |
| `data.py` | Verse loading, normalization, and spell resolution |
| `verses.json` | Verse dataset |
| `docker/` | Dockerfile and compose for containerized runs |
| `tests/` | Test suite for verse data and game logic |

## Running

### Local

```bash
uv sync
python main.py
```

### Docker

```bash
docker compose -f docker/docker-compose.yml up
```

## Status

Working prototype. Built as an experiment in terminal game design; not actively maintained.