Horace is a story-driven, pixel-platform adventure peppered with nostalgic, popular culture references which will bring a smile to any gamer who enjoys the 8 and 16 bit era!A platforming game at heart with metroidvania-inspired abilities to be unlocked as players progress through the game, Horace invites players to overcome challenging puzzles and defeat difficult bosses while evoking a range of emotions that will leave some laughing, crying and cheering their way through a touching narrative.
Developed by Paul Helman and Sean Scaplehorn, Horace is a delightful platformer which centers around an inspiring story of following one’s dreams.
Paul Helman quit his job with the vision of creating a game he always wanted to play. Over the next six years, Horace was born with the ultimate aim of pairing a sprawling open world with a great story not typically associated with platform games.
Inspired by recent indie gems and classic fan-favorites of the genre, Horace seeks to make an emotional connection through storytelling and features full cut scenes throughout to create a cinematic platform experience. Horace also comes packed with a host of mini games peppered throughout, many of which are inspired by classic games in pop culture history.
A true labor of love, Horace is a hand-crafted experience that is sure to delight fans of the 8-bit and 16-bit era.
Players who pre-order Horace from the Nintendo eShop before launch save 10%.
Key Features:
- Adventure through the charming single player narrative: Laugh, cry and cheer! Watch this touching story unfold.
- Explore stunning 2D pixel worlds: Inspired by the ‘golden age’ of UK software development with hidden surprises to be found.
- Meet dozens of weird and wonderful characters: Bond with every character you meet and find Horace’s family.
- Challenging platforming based puzzles: Gain new abilities on your adventure and defy the laws of physics to overcome all obstacles.
- Defeat those that stand in your way in tough boss battles: Hone your skills and take on 12 thrilling and difficult boss battles!
- Revisit arcade classics from the 90s!: Play over 10 mini games, each a witty parody of a classic arcade game and become the ultimate video games champion!
Currently available for PC (Steam), Horace is coming to Nintendo Switch on October 21, 2020 for $14.99.
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