Horace
Developed by Paul Helman, Sean Scaplehorn
Published by 505 Games
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About This Game
An unmissable tale of a small robot on a big adventure!
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! A game made by videogame lovers for videogame lovers!
- âA frankly gorgeous-looking pixel art platform adventure gameâ Kotaku UK
- 9/10 "Might very well be the best platformer of 2019" Cub3d
- âHoraceâs heartwarming narrative pushes you through the hardcore gameplay, and the high quality aesthetic and music burns themselves into your brainâ Escapist Magazine
- 9/10 âDefinitely one of the best Indie titles I have played this yearâ Demon Gaming
- 9.5/10 âThis is one of the best games of 2019 and one of the best independent games I have ever playedâ 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". Everyeye.it
- âBrilliantly exceeds expectationsâ PDVG
- âIs a treat, and very well worth getting hold ofâ Get Indie Gaming
Adventure through hours and hours of varied gameplay, dubbed by many as Indie GOTY 2019! 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.
A charming single player narrative that will make you laugh, cry and cheer!
Watch this hand-crafted, cinematic story unfold.
Stunning 2D pixel worlds made by just two people inspired by the âgolden ageâ of UK software development.
Meet dozens of weird and wonderful characters.
Bond with every character you meet and find Horaceâs family.
Mind bending platforming puzzles.
Unlock new metroidvania inspired abilities and defy the laws of physics to overcome all obstacles.
Take on thrilling and difficult boss battles.
Each a refreshing take on the boss battle formula until the game's stunning conclusion!
Revisit arcade classics from the 90s!
Play retro inspired mini games which have been perfectly interwoven into the narrative!
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All Ages
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