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KIRO

KIRO is an indie developed horror text adventure game that plays in real time while your player is controlled with text command inputs providing a unique intense experience that combines modern action game play with classic text adventure games.

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October 16, 2020
5 years and 291 days ago
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Positive25 reviews92.0%

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About the Game

KIRO is an indie developed real-time horror text adventure game in which you play as the elected KIRO of your town. The game plays in real time while your player is controlled with text command inputs providing a unique intense experience that combines modern action game play with classic text adventure games.

Gameplay:
  • Navigate the crypts beneath your town to destroy all evil within.
  • Type text commands and watch your player move in real-time.
  • Time your actions to defeat enemies with many different weapons.
  • The dungeon is randomly shuffled so playing twice in a row is completely different.
  • Contains multiple endings based on what actions you take.
  • Multiple steam achievements to earn.
  • Will you be able to handle the pressure and vanquish the evil below?