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Qora

A mysterious trip to gorgeous and surreal lands, players explore the unknown and harness mystical powers which have been hidden in the valley for centuries.

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Developer
Holden Boyles, Ciprian Stanciu
Publisher
Curve Games
Release
October 2, 2014
11 years and 307 days ago
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Mixed536 reviews66.8%

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"One of 2014's best games"
- Gary Bailey, GertLush Gaming

"I came away with a profound sense of my own mortality and that’s precisely the sort of thing that [Qora] might inspire me to explore."
- Adam Smith, RockPaperShotgun

"[Qora] has the same quirk and charm of old-school RPGs and adventure games"
- Chloi Rad, Indie Statik




Beautifully realised, and implementing stunning pixel-art graphics and a wonderful low-fi soundtrack, visionary filmmaker Holden Boyle's first video game Qora is a passionate homage to the past adventure game greats.

Settling in a new village tucked away amongst a valley, you will explore unknown mysterious landscapes, harnessing a strange mystical power hidden there.

An absorbing story-driven experience, Qora is an unforgettable journey that will continue to burn bright in your mind even after it is over.




  • Featuring many varied and gorgeous pixel-painted landscapes, Qora's world is full of intrigue and beautiful mystery
  • A powerful low-fi soundtrack accompanies your journey, punctuating the setting appropriately
  • Genuinely amusing and charming characters/dialogue will ensure that you speak to every last NPC
  • A mysterious power enables you learn more about your surroundings and explore the secrets hidden among the valleys
  • Multiple endings give you a reason to explore the game all over again
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