GLiTCHiA
GLiTCHiA is an adventure that blends a 2D retro game with a 3D horror space. Keep an eye on what's behind you, then use gimmicks and glitches to find what matters as you explore a lost series. Uncover why the ending went wrong, and save the game's protagonist, Aby.
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12 itemsAbout the Game
GLiTCHiA is a horror adventure.
When the retro 2D game glitches and breaks, the corruption spreads into the 3D space around you.
Sometimes you have to push the game further into chaos to uncover what was hidden...
...This place looks like your room at first. Behind you is a black space, and something is watching.
On the other side is a black space, and something is watching.
Keep playing the retro game in front of you, and react when the signs get closer. Turn around at the right moment to drive the spirits away — sometimes it even works in your favor.
The protagonist of this abandoned series is Aby, a familiar who dreams.
He was left in the wrong ending. Can you bring him back?
A game cartridge is handed to you by someone you do not fully understand.
Inside is Aby’s adventure: unstable, buggy, and ready to twist at any moment.
Your actions distort the retro world.
Through the glitches, disturbing shapes begin to appear.
Find the keepsakes hidden inside the game, and Aby changes as the series goes on.
As your connection to Aby becomes clear, the story unfolds.
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Retro games with mechanics and surprises
The retro games are not only horror. They also include tricks...
Special Game Overs
Dozens of unique Game Overs with events, still images, and effects
Every Game Over you have seen is recorded in a dedicated gallery
Collect coins to unlock hints for discovering Game Over conditions
In-game shop and bonus content
Spend coins to buy:
Items that make the game easier, or help you collect Game Overs
Lore files on the characters and the world
Special hints for when you are stuck (some contain mild spoilers)
Planned bonus content, including guest illustrations and special works by artists and manga creators
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Streaming Guidelines / Content Policy
There are no specific prohibitions.
Streaming / posting gameplay videos: Fully OK.
Monetization of streams or videos: OK. No need to share revenue or pay us anything.
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