Horror of Minos
Explore the mythical ancient ruins beneath the island of Minos. Piece together what happened to you and your team. Beware the spirits and beasts that lurk below! A single-player, first-person, horror game inspired by Penumbra and Amnesia.
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Genre and inspiration
Horror of Minos is a Penumbra and Amnesia inspired story driven, single player, first person horror game.Contributing artists
Special thanks to the following contributors- Javi Rodriguez (aka McGybeer) for the 3D model for the guardians.
Ancient puzzles
You will need to solve ancient puzzles in order to make your way thorough the game.Sanity System
As you explore the game, any unsettling events, danger or proximity to disturbing objects will lower your sanity. This will cause visual and audible sideffects that can impair your ability to find your way.Procedural Generation
In order to make your experience more frightning and unique, some parts of the game generate procedurally. Depending on the initial seed, the mazes and events will be slightly different when you play. Moreover, the level will change multiple times as you play, misguiding your sense of direction and removing the abilty to retrace your steps.Story
You are the only survivor from a team of explorers set to discover the misteries of a secret island.It is rumored this is the island where the real Labyrinth of Minotaur was built by King Minos of Ancient Greece.
You must find out what happened to your team and what lurks beneath this forgotten island.
