Crawl, a dungeon crawler video game developed by Powerhoof, was officially released.
An ancient dungeon is uncovered beneath the earth, filled with dark magic and deadly creatures. This marks the beginning of the Crawl.
A brave adventurer ventures into the dungeon, encountering traps and monsters for the first time.
The dungeon's monsters develop awareness and the ability to possess adventurers, turning the dungeon into a living, evolving challenge.
Powerful monsters emerge as Dungeon Lords, commanding other creatures and challenging intruders with greater ferocity.
A noteworthy hero successfully defeats the dungeon's monsters and claims the title of Dungeon King, only to find the dungeon's cycle restarting.
It becomes clear that adventurers can possess monsters, and the possessive struggle defines the dungeon’s gameplay and lore.