Prepare for a chilling Halloween this year as the eldritch madness of WORLD OF HORROR invades gaming platforms. Developed by Panstasz and published by Ysbryd Games, this unsettling cosmic horror retro RPG draws inspiration from the works of Junji Ito and H.P. Lovecraft. On October 19th, 2023, WORLD OF HORROR will haunt PC gamers through Steam, GOG, itch.io, and the Microsoft Store. Simultaneously, Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4|5 players will also have the opportunity to experience the game’s macabre mysteries.
The Town of Shiokawa
Set in the 198X era, WORLD OF HORROR unfolds in the seaside town of Shiokawa, where madness has taken hold. The Old Gods have returned, unleashing unspeakable monstrosities and consuming the town’s residents with despair. Players must investigate the harrowing events, perform arcane rituals with scavenged artifacts, and attempt to delay the inevitable destruction.
Playable Characters and Procedural Events
Enter the game as one of 14 playable characters, each with unique stats and perspectives on the encroaching blight. As you progress, unlock new characters to face the horrors in each playthrough. Develop survival strategies that leverage their strengths and overcome their weaknesses. Balance both health and sanity in the face of terrifying encounters, cruel curses, and unfathomable settings generated procedurally.
Classic RPG Turn-based Combat
Engage in turn-based combat to fight for survival against the horrors that lurk. Use fists, kicks, or makeshift weapons discovered in the environment to defeat your enemies. Consider purchasing weapons and combat accessories from masked lunatics and shiba inu shopkeepers. With each decision in battle, life, death, or madness hangs in the balance.
Mysteries and Endings
Delve into 20 curated mysteries that offer endless replayability. Explore every corner, uncover clues, and collect helpful trinkets along the way to unravel the truth. The choices you make throughout the game will determine the outcome, leading to one of multiple endings, with each one revealing different levels of harm.
Modding Tools and Art Style
For players seeking more content, the PC version of WORLD OF HORROR offers modding tools. Unlock custom mysteries crafted by the fiendish imaginations of fellow players, or create your own haunting tales. Immerse yourself in the game’s unique 1-bit artwork, meticulously created on Microsoft Paint and inspired by vintage Macintosh graphics. Each scene, from eerie rural landscapes to psychologically thrilling monsters and bosses, resembles a page torn straight from the works of Junji Ito and H.P. Lovecraft.
Developer’s Message
Pawel Kozminski, founder of Panstasz, expressed gratitude for the dedicated community that has supported WORLD OF HORROR during its development. Kozminski eagerly anticipates introducing console players to the true world of horror that PC players have been enjoying. Moreover, the game’s modding community promises to provide an ever-expanding pool of twisted mysteries, enhancing the chilling experience for all.
Availability and Price
WORLD OF HORROR will be available for $19.99 on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4. Players across various platforms can immerse themselves in the eldritch horrors and embark on a journey through the depths of terror.
Platforms: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Microsoft Windows
