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John, Heaven Beyond

John found a note, in a familiar scrawl; it told him that he had plummeted to his demise in this very room. It also said it wasn’t the first time and that every fall will be worth it so long as he keeps getting up because John has a purpose. God owes him an answer.

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Hypnic Jerk Software
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About the Game

The path to the truth is a lonely one fraught with danger. Overcome the challenges in front of you to find Heaven and the answers you desperately seek.

Featuring

  • A uniquely crafted exploration puzzle adventure across 8 zones

    • Discover and explore 8 distinct zones that are always more than meets the eye.

    • Encounter devious and challenging puzzles that introduce new mechanics to push your pathfinding skills to their limits, then push them beyond.

  • A mysterious story to uncover and piece together

    • Follow the story of John and his quest for answers that can only be found in Heaven. 

    • With a unique resolve and a strong sense of purpose, John feels he has everything he needs to demand answers from God.

    • John’s inner journey is unravelled in a series of journal entries and strangely familiar keepsakes found scattered on his path. 

  • Hidden routes and secrets to find

    • Encounter friendly animals, reveal that which is hidden and reap the rewards of thorough exploration with secrets, lore and alternative paths!

    • Conquer an array of maddeningly difficult challenge rooms across each zone.

  • 2D pixel art graphics and a chiptune-style soundtrack

    • John, Heaven Beyond is inspired by the timeless 8bit adventures that we love and a desire to respect and surprise our players with its gameplay and narrative shifts.

    • With this aim, this game also features a chiptune style soundtrack whose nostalgic sound hides a secret barbed hook…

  • Piles of bones and moments of contemplation

    • In amongst the mindbending puzzling are moments of calm and contemplation where you and John may stop for a moment to take in your journey together.

    • These are places where you can simply rest and take in the ambience, or ask yourself why are there so many skeletons on John’s route to Heaven?

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