Software:World of Horror
| World of Horror | |
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| Developer(s) | Paweł Koźmiński |
| Publisher(s) | Ysbryd Games |
| Engine | GameMaker Studio |
| Platform(s) | |
| Release | Windows, Mac October 19, 2023[1] PS4, PS5, Switch October 26, 2023[2] |
| Genre(s) | Role-playing, horror |
World of Horror, also known by its Japanese title Kyōfu no Sekai (恐怖の世界), is a role-playing video game with a 1-bit pixel art style inspired by the works of H. P. Lovecraft and Junji Ito.[3] The game was created by Polish developer Paweł Koźmiński and published by Ysbryd Games.[4] It was released into early access on February 20, 2020 through Steam, GOG.com, and Microsoft Store.[5][6][7] The full game was released on October 19, 2023 for macOS and Windows. It was released on October 26 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5.[1][2]
The game takes place in the year "198X" in a fictitious version of Shiokawa, Japan . The player must explore various locations and fight otherworldly creatures in order to halt a looming apocalypse.[3]
Gameplay
World of Horror features turn-based combat where the player queues up actions and attacks to be used against hostile creatures,[8] many of which are based on creatures from Japanese horror manga or urban legends, such as Kuchisake-onna.[9] The game also incorporates adventure game and roguelike elements through its exploration and puzzle-solving mechanics.[10][11]
Development
The game's developer, Paweł Koźmiński (a.k.a. Panstasz) worked on the game part time in between his work as a dentist.[12] All of the in-game artwork was designed using MS Paint, with additional writing provided by author Cassandra Khaw.[4] The game's music was composed by ArcOfDream and Qwesta. Interest in a console release has been expressed since 2020,[13] and a release date was revealed during Nintendo's Indie World Showcase in November 2022.[14]
Reception
Early access version
Jordan Devore of Destructoid called the game "a rare treat" and praised its modular format, as well as its "eerie chiptune soundtrack and rising tension during a long, hard-fought run," but also criticized its combat as becoming tedious over long sessions.[15] Jenna Stoeber of Polygon called the game's horror "engaging", though she criticized the visuals as "mixed", and called navigating the interface "frustrating".[16] Lane Martin from CGMagazine said it "strikes at the very bone of what can be truly terrifying".[17]
Final release version
Kerry Brunskill from PC Gamer called it "one of the year's best horror games".[18] Zoey Handley from Destructoid praised its creative approach.[19]
According to Metacritic, World of Horror currently has "generally favorable reviews".[20]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 O'Connor, Alice (2023-06-07). "World Of Horror spreads Junji Ito-inspired spookings in October". https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/world-of-horror-spreads-junji-ito-inspired-spookings-in-october.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Smith, Callum (2023-10-20). "World of Horror PS5 and Nintendo Switch release date slightly delayed". https://rpgamer.com/2023/10/world-of-horror-console-release-pushed-back-a-week/.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "WORLD OF HORROR". http://wohgame.com/.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "ysbryd games" (in en-US). http://www.ysbryd.net/.
- ↑ "WORLD OF HORROR on Steam" (in en). https://store.steampowered.com/app/913740/WORLD_OF_HORROR/.
- ↑ "WORLD OF HORROR" (in en). https://www.gog.com/game/world_of_horror.
- ↑ "Buy WORLD OF HORROR (Game Preview)" (in en-us). https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/world-of-horror-game-preview/9n1fdttss49z.
- ↑ McMullen, Paige (2020-05-03). "World of Horror: Beginner's Guide to Combat and Enemy Stats" (in en-US). https://screenrant.com/world-of-horror-beginners-guide-combat-enemy-stats/.
- ↑ Shaver, Morgan (2020-02-21). "World of Horror | A Junji Ito Fan's Nightmarish Paradise" (in en). https://indieobscura.com/article/2505/world-of-horror-a-junji-ito-fans-nightmarish-paradise.
- ↑ Norman, Thomas (5 November 2020). "WORLD OF HORROR: An Investigative Interactive RPG, Grimoire of Horror" (in en-US). https://www.grimoireofhorror.com/the-yurei/world-of-horror/.
- ↑ Watts, Rachel (2020-02-21). "World of Horror is a gruesome adventure game inspired by the work of Junji Ito" (in en-US). PC Gamer. https://www.pcgamer.com/world-of-horror-is-a-gruesome-adventure-game-inspired-by-the-work-of-junji-ito/. Retrieved 2020-12-09.
- ↑ Conditt, Jessica (2019-09-20). "A dentist made a game in MS Paint and it's terrifying" (in en). https://www.engadget.com/2019-09-20-world-of-horror-junji-ito-hp-lovecraft-hypercard-game.html.
- ↑ Smith, Callum (2020-02-19). "World Of Horror: PS4 and Nintendo Switch release date after Early Access on Steam" (in en-GB). https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2020/02/19/world-of-horror-release-date-ps4-nintendo-switch-steam/.
- ↑ "Latest Indie World Showcase unveils a wave of indie games coming to Nintendo Switch in 2022 and beyond" (in en-us). 2022-11-09. https://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/latest-indie-world-showcase-unveils-a-wave-of-indie-games-coming-to-nintendo-switch-in-2022-and-beyond/.
- ↑ Devore, Jordan (2020-02-26). "Early Access Review: World of Horror" (in english). https://www.destructoid.com/stories/early-access-review-world-of-horror-581560.phtml.
- ↑ Stoeber, Jenna (2020-02-24). "World of Horror lets me bring doom upon myself" (in en). https://www.polygon.com/2020/2/24/21151048/world-of-horror-junji-ito-horror-impressions-windows-pc.
- ↑ Martin, Lane (2020-03-05). "World of Horror Review" (in en-CA). https://www.cgmagonline.com/review/game/world-of-horror-review/.
- ↑ Brunskill, Kerry (2023-10-24). "World of Horror review" (in en). https://www.pcgamer.com/world-of-horror-review/.
- ↑ Handley, Zoey (2023-10-18). "Review: World of Horror" (in en-US). https://www.destructoid.com/reviews/review-world-of-horror/.
- ↑ "World of Horror for PC Reviews" (in en). https://www.metacritic.com/game/world-of-horror/critic-reviews/?platform=pc.
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