Prepare for a spine-chilling experience this October as the highly anticipated horror game, World of Horror, is set to release on October 19, 2023. Developed by Panstasz and published by Ysbryd Games, this retro horror RPG promises to deliver more than just unsettling gameplay.
Horror enthusiasts have already been treated to some terrifying releases this year, such as Amnesia: The Bunker and The Outlast Trials. However, World of Horror aims to extend the thrill with its unique blend of Lovecraftian horror and Junji Ito-inspired visuals.
The game will be available on multiple platforms, including PC, PS5, PS4, and Nintendo Switch, offering players the opportunity to experience the horrors across various devices. What better way to celebrate a chilling Halloween than by immersing oneself in a world filled with “the Old Gods”?
Taking place in a small seaside town, World of Horror draws inspiration from Junji Ito’s acclaimed horror manga series, Uzumaki, with its eerie setting and unsettling atmosphere. The game’s art style pays homage to Ito’s work, featuring grainy vintage Macintosh graphics that emulate the aesthetics of a manga.
The initial announcement trailer, released four years ago, gave players a glimpse into the unsettling nature of this upcoming horror roguelike. The trailer showcased unspeakable monstrosities, arcane rituals, masked killers, wiggling worms in jars, and stomach-turning eye surgery, promising a truly terrifying experience.
As a roguelike game, World of Horror offers 14 unlockable characters, each impacting the gameplay in different ways, such as altering stats or providing unique perspectives on the horrors encountered. Engaging in turn-based combat, players have options to kick, punch, or scavenge for makeshift weapons. Exploring every corner of the dying town is essential, as it uncovers clues and trinkets crucial to survival.
With 20 meticulously crafted mysteries, World of Horror provides a plethora of procedurally generated events that challenge players to manage their health and sanity in cursed environments plagued by terrifying encounters. For PC players, the game offers modding tools to create custom mysteries, ensuring endless horror experiences.
World of Horror’s vintage art style, coupled with its mind-bending cosmic horror narrative, has the potential to secure its place among the best horror games available. If you’re a fan of Junji Ito’s disturbing horror or crave otherworldly mysteries, mark your calendars for the release of World of Horror in October. Prepare to embark on a terrifying journey like no other.
