Horace

This masterpiece from Paul Helman and Sean Scapelhorn is a classic platformer that tells an emotional and surprisingly rich tale of self-discovery peppered with nostalgic popular culture references that will bring a smile to any gamer who enjoys the 8 and 16 bit era! Watch this hand-crafted, cinematic story unfold. A game made by videogame lovers for videogame lovers! Bond with every character you meet and find Horace’s family. Unlock new metroidvania inspired abilities and defy the laws of physics to overcome all obstacles. Mind bending platforming puzzles. Take on thrilling and difficult boss battles. Meet dozens of weird and wonderful characters. A charming single player narrative that will make you laugh, cry and cheer! Play retro inspired mini games which have been perfectly interwoven into the narrative! Made by just two people, Horace offers over 15 hours of exciting platforming and pushes the boundaries of the genre with profound storytelling and quirky and nostalgic pop culture references! Revisit arcade classics from the 90s! An unmissable tale of a small robot on a big adventure! “A frankly gorgeous-looking pixel art platform adventure game” Kotaku UK 9/10 "Might very well be the best platformer of 2019" Cub3d “Horace’s heartwarming narrative pushes you through the hardcore gameplay, and the high quality aesthetic and music burns themselves into your brain” Escapist Magazine 9/10 “Definitely one of the best Indie titles I have played this year” Demon Gaming 9.5/10 “This is one of the best games of 2019 and one of the best independent games I have ever played” Way too many games 8.5/10 "Manages to offer his own personal reading of the platform genre, surprisingly walking the streets of narration" Multiplayer.it 8/10 "Unique, unsettling and surprising title". Stunning 2D pixel worlds made by just two people inspired by the ‘golden age’ of UK software development. Overcome 2D platforming challenges with a unique twist, unlock new metroidvania inspired robot abilities, enjoy plenty of retro-inspired mini games and reunite Horace with his family. Each a refreshing take on the boss battle formula until the game's stunning conclusion! Everyeye.it “Brilliantly exceeds expectations” PDVG “Is a treat, and very well worth getting hold of” Get Indie Gaming Adventure through hours and hours of varied gameplay, dubbed by many as Indie GOTY 2019!

Horace