Horace (2019)
- Developer
- Paul Helman, Sean Scaplehorn
- Publisher
- 505 Games
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, Indie
- Rating
- 4.0 of 5, 693 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 16 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
The catalog in 3D
The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A heartfelt and challenging platformer that blends emotional storytelling with nostalgic nods to retro gaming.
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What players say
Players praise Horace for its heartfelt story, charming pixel art, and classical-music-inspired soundtrack, but many find it overlong and criticise late-game difficulty spikes and forced mini-games. Opinions split on the narrative: some find it touching, others call it pretentious. Movement is generally smooth but swimming sections get mixed feedback.
Screenshots
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