“World of Horror,” developed by Panstasz and published by Ysbryd Games and PLAYISM, is a cosmic horror RPG released on October 20, 2023. Set in the eerie town of Shiokawa, Japan, the game features a retro 1-bit art style, crafted entirely in MS Paint, and is supported by a haunting chiptune soundtrack. Players explore a world on the brink of madness as ancient deities reawaken, prompting unfathomable events that test the sanity of the townspeople. The game employs roguelite elements, allowing players to navigate through turn-based combat and make critical choices amid a variety of randomized mysteries.
Featuring 14 unique playable characters, players face 20 different investigations, each with multiple endings for those brave enough to survive. The gameplay encourages players to invoke dark rituals, solve puzzles, and uncover disturbing clues inspired by horror legends like Junji Ito and H.P. Lovecraft. With a compressed file size of 290 MB, players can download the game through various links provided. To ensure proper installation, users are advised to disable their antivirus temporarily and follow specific setup instructions.
