World of Horror
Developer(s)Paweł Koźmiński
Publisher(s)Ysbryd Games
Platform(s)
ReleaseWindows, Mac
October 19, 2023[1]
PS4, PS5, Switch
October 26, 2023[2]
Genre(s)Role-playing, horror
Mode(s)

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. 1 2 O'Connor, Alice (7 June 2023). "World Of Horror spreads Junji Ito-inspired spookings in October". Rock Paper Shotgun. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
  2. 1 2 Smith, Callum (20 October 2023). "World of Horror PS5 and Nintendo Switch release date slightly delayed".
  3. 1 2 "WORLD OF HORROR". wohgame.com. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
  4. 1 2 "ysbryd games". Retrieved 9 December 2020.
  5. ↑ "WORLD OF HORROR on Steam". Steam. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
  6. ↑ "WORLD OF HORROR". GOG.com. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
  7. ↑ "Buy WORLD OF HORROR (Game Preview)". Microsoft Store. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
  8. ↑ McMullen, Paige (3 May 2020). "World of Horror: Beginner's Guide to Combat and Enemy Stats". Screen Rant. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
  9. ↑ Shaver, Morgan (21 February 2020). "World of Horror | A Junji Ito Fan's Nightmarish Paradise". IndieObscura. Archived from the original on 21 April 2020. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
  10. ↑ Norman, Thomas (5 November 2020). "WORLD OF HORROR: An Investigative Interactive RPG, Grimoire of Horror". Grimoire of Horror. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
  11. ↑ Watts, Rachel (21 February 2020). "World of Horror is a gruesome adventure game inspired by the work of Junji Ito". PC Gamer. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
  12. ↑ Conditt, Jessica (20 September 2019). "A dentist made a game in MS Paint and it's terrifying". Engadget. Retrieved 10 December 2020.
  13. ↑ Smith, Callum (19 February 2020). "World Of Horror: PS4 and Nintendo Switch release date after Early Access on Steam". HITC. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
  14. ↑ "Latest Indie World Showcase unveils a wave of indie games coming to Nintendo Switch in 2022 and beyond". Nintendo Official Site. 9 November 2022. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
  15. ↑ Devore, Jordan (26 February 2020). "Early Access Review: World of Horror". Destructoid. Retrieved 10 December 2020.
  16. ↑ Stoeber, Jenna (24 February 2020). "World of Horror lets me bring doom upon myself". Polygon. Retrieved 10 December 2020.
  17. ↑ Martin, Lane (5 March 2020). "World of Horror Review". CGMagazine. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
  18. ↑ Brunskill, Kerry (24 October 2023). "World of Horror review". PC Gamer. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
  19. ↑ Handley, Zoey (18 October 2023). "Review: World of Horror". Destructoid. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
  20. ↑ "World of Horror for PC Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
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