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Estigma [Steam Edition]

Imagine Q-Bert + Pacman but with surrealistic horror aesthetics...

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December 23, 2020
5 years and 223 days ago
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Very Positive200 reviews90.5%

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About the Game

ESTIGMA is a glitched mix between Q-Bert and Pacman with surrealistic horror aesthetics where anything can kill you!
Revive the experience of a simple 80's arcade Action-Puzzle featuring a cute mascot traversing a dangerous meat wonderland.

ESTIGMA is an arcade spin-off from Tamashii and Metaphysical Aptitude Program.

[GAME FEATURES]

  • Controller support!
  • Two difficulty options (Puzzle and Action-Oriented)
  • Button to make the character make cute and funny noises.
  • Achievements!
  • Post-game secrets and easter eggs.
  • Basic alchemical fun mini-game!
  • Collect Brains to increase your health.
  • Funny story about... something I guess... I didn't understand it anyway.

[CONTROLS]

  • ESTIGMA
    Z - Confirm / Make noises
    Arrow keys - Move Character - Choose Options
    ESC - Pause

  • ?
    Ctrl - Hold to crouch
    Mouse - Look
    WASD - Move



    cover illustration by artist: Luna Ay Arts