World of Horror

"World of Horror isn&s;t a game for all horror lovers, because of its 80s conversational adventure style. But if you connect with its formula, with its roguelite touches, its turn-based combats and its visuals, then get ready to have a …"

"A horror role-playing game commendable for its inspirations and aesthetics, much less for everything else."

"Drawing from horror authors and their creations, World of Horror builds its own web of eldritch beings and cosmic occurrences. The roguelike nature of mysteries in the game ensures that no two runs remain the same. Though certain mechanics rise …"

"World of Horror does an incredible job matching the 80s horror aesthetic in both look and gameplay. While the gameplay and some of the deeper mechanics are obtuse on first entry, through experimentation you&s;ll find out just how deep this …"

"World of Horror gets its art direction and gameplay mechanics right. But it comes with a learning curve, and can eventually feel stale after doing the same mysteries multiple times."

"World of Horror draws you in from the beginning with its creepy, grotesque vibes, 1-bit graphics, the Junji Ito-inspired art direction, the point-and-click gameplay, and story that pays homage to the horror genre."

"For those who want to pull the lever on the slot machine, this is a comfy creepfest of odd and disturbing stories in bite-size fashion, though the simplicity and repetition may grow stale after a while."

"World of Horror is a must play for fans of the sickly and macabre. It&s;s a confronting title on several fronts, from its haunting one-bit tales to its, at times, overwhelming role-playing systems. Once you get your head around it …"

"World of Horror is an easy recommendation if you’re looking for something new and very different than the normal run-and-gun or hide-and-seek horror game. Just be mindful of the fact that the visuals will vary in their delivery and may …"

"As much as I absolutely want to love this game so badly, it is painfully obvious that this "official launch" version is extremely unfinished, with pointless items, dead end quests, and glitches galore. Worst of all, my saved keeps deleting …"

"The horror universe created in World of Horror deserves to be checked, especially for its peculiar mechanics. The different stories, accompanied by a competent soundtrack and art direction, make the experience enjoyable and interesting. It&s;s a shame, however, that the …"

"As a calling card for Koźmiński, World of Horror is astonishing – a stunning achievement, an incredible piece of work. As a game? It’s not bad. World of Horror will impress you more than it scares you, but it really …"

"Despite being flawed, World of Horror is still interesting. Although it seems different, it only flirts with experimentalism, since its main proposals have not only been previously used in the industry but also executed with better propriety, such as killer7 …"

"I really wanted to like this game. More than that, I wanted to love this game, which is perhaps why this review comes across as so scathing. I’ve been let down. I followed this game for years, awaiting the full …"

"The art is spot on in its reverence to the Junji Ito works that inspired it, and the soundtrack matches the game&s;s 1-bit graphics with a collection of fantastic 8-bit style jams, all of which come together to create a …"

"World of Horror is an intense and existential horror experience that perfectly captures the work that inspired it."

"This turn-based horror RPG took its sweet time to full release, but it was well worth it with an addictive gameplay loop, a compelling battle system, and a stunningly beautiful visual aesthetic."

"There’s no question that the vibe, nightmarish pixel art, and weird monstrosities are fun, but the interface and controls aren’t ideal"

"World of Horror manages to replicate the same effect of Lovecraft&s;s works, in its own way, even if doing so doesn&s;t always bring the result we want. However, apart from its setting and artistic choice, the game, in relation to …"

"Atmospheric, imaginative, and enjoyably unpredictable-this is one of the year&s;s best horror games."

"The visuals and roguelike elements of World of Horror combine to create a wholly unique experience for Switch users. The gameplay loop does become repetitive rather quickly, but the short gaming sessions and changing relationship between events make this a …"

"Structural complexity and a magpie&s;s eye for pilfering makes for a strange, fragmentary journey into nightmare."

"World of Horror is one of the most unique roguelites we&s;ve seen on the Switch eShop to date, its expert fusion of text-based adventure, survival horror, and roguelike mechanics makes for a difficult, harrowing, and spooky adventure that we&s;d recommend …"

"World of Horror is an incredible horror RPG that functions as a love letter to Junji Ito and H.P. Lovecraft worthy of their names."

"World of Horror from developer panstasz is a wonderful 80s-inspired horror adventure game that brings a roguelite backbone, a turn-based component with a sprinkle of RPG, and plenty of horror that might make you wonder what the heck inspired the …"

"If you give yourself willingly to the Old Gods, World of Horror will be an immersive and intoxicating horror experience. It&s;s perhaps appropriate that the core of World of Horror comes from something ancient, and is reborn in a new …"

"World of Horror successfully blends retro aesthetics, roguelike gameplay and Lovecraft&s;s horror to create a game that is both nostalgic and uniquely modern. The game&s;s commitment to its theme, combined with striking visuals and immersive sound, sets it apart in …"

"World of Horror is a compelling game that begs the player’s attention, providing an addictive experience that one cannot easily run away from."

"While the premise is great, and it&s;s very polished in execution, sometimes World of Horror can be a frustrating and messy title due to its rogue-like nature. That said, it&s;s so unique, charming, and horrifying, that it&s;s impossible to put …"

"World of Horror, Paweł Koźmiński&s;s title proves that you don&s;t need Unreal Engine 5 and volumetric lights to torment the heart of a horror fan. A game that handles subtleties well and mixes them with a dash of Junji Ito-style …"

"In short, fans of atmospheric horror owe it to themselves to pick this up. This is absolutely one of the best horror games I’ve played, and while there are a few little issues here and there, this isn’t even the …"

"World of Horror seems to hit all its goals. While its approach to horror is rather derivative of Junji Ito, it’s applied in a creative way and with a vision of its own. I can’t say I was blown away …"