Terrifying Journey into the Macabre: WORLD OF HORROR Review
WORLD OF HORROR is a premium horror RPG that plunges players into a nightmarish world of eerie events in the town of Shiokawa. Developed by panstasz, this indie roguelite game presents a captivating experience, challenging players to investigate mysterious phenomena and survive relentless battles and trials orchestrated by the Old Gods. The game draws inspiration from horror masters Junji Ito and H.P. Lovecraft, incorporating Japanese folklore and urban legends akin to PARANORMASIGHT: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo.
WORLD OF HORROR offers gripping gameplay with haunting aesthetics, setting a narrative where Old Gods awaken to sow chaos. Players face unexplainable occurrences, engaging in turn-based combat, invoking dark rituals, and solving puzzles within multiple randomized mysteries. The game boasts a choice of five unique characters and features a chiptune soundtrack that complements its 1-bit art style, created using MS Paint, delivering a visually distinct and nostalgic experience.