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Jul 18, 2019

80%
Mostly Positive
693 reviews

MV Temperature NOT a quality rating! Weighted score based on features: Typical to Metroidvanias (warmer) Not typical to Metroidvanias (cooler)

Horace

Developer: Paul Helman, Sean Scaplehorn

Publisher: 505 Games

Jul 18, 2019

Visual
  • pixel
  • side scroll
Structure
  • ability gated
  • exploration
  • item gated
  • utility gated
  • boss gated
  • Semi-Linear
Combat
  • stealth
Themes
  • post apocalyptic
  • Sci-Fi
Sub-Genre
  • puzzle heavy

Summary

"The best platformer of 2019."Horace is a huge platforming adventure which pushes the boundaries of the genre with a profound story of a small robot learning of life, the universe and Douglas Adams. Made by videogame lovers for videogame lovers!

Where to play

    • Windows
    • Steam Deck Verified
  • Nintendo
  • PlayStation
    • PS4
  • Xbox
    • One

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