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Retro Horror Story

Embark on a heart-pounding journey through a cursed maze in this thrilling survival horror game. Evade a terrifying monster and solve intricate puzzles to uncover dark secrets. Can you escape the nightmare?

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Developer
Matt Hutchings
Publisher
Vezoom Games
Release
October 3, 2024
1 year and 303 days ago
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Positive16 reviews100.0%

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About the Game



Step into the eerie, pixelated world of the 90s with Retro Horror Story, a chilling first-person survival horror game inspired by classic retro games.

After playing a cursed cartridge, you find yourself stranded inside a maze-like liminal space that has claimed the lives of many before you! Navigate the twisted maze, solve puzzles, uncover the mystery of the labyrinth, and escape a terrifying enemy in this hair-raising journey into the unknown!



Classic Retro visuals!
Experience a spine-tingling adventure with graphics and gameplay reminiscent of beloved 90s horror titles!

A Chilling Story!
Uncover the dark secrets of a cursed game cartridge and its deadly maze. Evade a terrifying monster out for your blood and survive the twisted traps of a mysterious child that haunts your steps. Immerse yourself in a heart-pounding journey full of mystery and terror as you unearth the truth behind the labyrinth.

Puzzles and Challenges!
Solve intricate puzzles to progress through the game, each one more twisted and mind bending than the last!

Tense survival Gameplay!
Experience heart-pounding tension as you methodically evade ‘Mr String’, a relentless stalker enemy lurking in the shadows. Run for your life in exciting chases and summon the courage to confront the beast head-on in a thrilling climax.

Environmental Storytelling!
Discover hidden notes and clues that reveal the morbid fates of those who came before you, and unearth the secrets that reveal the true nature of the maze.



Retro Horror Story is not for the faint of heart. With its unnerving atmosphere, unyielding tension, and relentless enemies, this game will test your resolve and your wits. Do you have what it takes to survive?
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