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Yn Moddey Dhoo

The first narrative Manx Gaelic language game. A 1-bit dithered first-person horror game based on Manx folklore. . The Moddey Dhoo, a massive black dog, stalks the corridors of Peel Castle. Run. Hide. Escape. Don't look into its eyes; they might be the last thing you see.

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About the Game

For countless nights, the soldiers of Peel Castle kept their distance from the Moddey Dhoo, the black dog. That changed with you.

Yn Moddey Dhoo is an atmospheric first person horror game inspired by indie horror games of the 2000s with visuals mimicking displays of early handhelds and models of the PSX era. The minimal colours make for a dark and oppressive feeling that hangs over the player like the threat of the large black dog. Explore the claustrophobic corridors and winding staircases to discover the dark secrets below.

You are Edward Christian, a soldier stationed in Peel Castle during the 18th century. Each night in the soldiers' barracks, an imposing black dog wanders and lays down in front of the fire. The soldiers of the castle fear the dog, but leave it be. One night, the drink gets the better of you, and you challenge the beast to follow you as you take the castle key to the Captain of the Guard alone. Traverse the Castle as the Moddey Dhoo stalks you.

Features

  • Gaze into the eyes of the Moddey Dhoo for too long, and find yourself losing control

  • Lock up the castle without trapping yourself

  • Choose what you carry carefully

  • Get to the hearth rooms to restore your sanity

  • 1-bit dithered visuals inspired by old handhelds

  • PSX-inspired low-poly models

  • Based on the Manx folklore of Peel Castle

  • Told through the native Manx language with translations

Gaelgagh

Rish oieghyn erskyn earroo, d'annee sidooryn Chashtal Purt ny h-Inshey foddey veih'n Moddey Dhoo, yn moddey dhoo. Chaghlaa shen rhyt's.

She cloie atçhim chied-pheiagh as aeraghtagh eh Yn Moddey Dhoo, goit ass cloieyn atçhim neuchroghagh ny bleeantyn 2000 lesh reayrtyssyn jannoo arrish er scaailaghyn ny chied chloieyn laue as cummaghyn lhing y PSX. Ta ny daaghyn beggey croo teiy dorraghey as tranlaasagh ta lhingey harrish y chloieder gollrish baggyrt y voddey dhoo mooar. Ronsaghee ny cassan-çheusthie chlaustrofobagh as ny greeishyn cassey dy gheddyn magh ny folliaghtyn dorraghey heese.

Uss Edward Christian, sidoor stasioonit ayns Cashtal Purt ny h-Inshey car y 18oo eash. Dagh oie ayns thieyn-vaghee ny sidooryn, ta moddey dhoo mooar-voishal shooyl mygeayrt as lhie sheese kiongoyrt rish yn aile. Ta aggle er sidooryn y chashtal roish y voddey, agh t'ad faagail eh ny lomarcan. Oie ennagh, ta'n jough cur y varriaght ort, as t'ou cur slane ny baagh dy eiyrt ort tra t'ou goaill ogher y chashtal gys Captan y Vayrd dty lomarcan. Gow trooid y Chashtal choud's ta'n Moddey Dhoo shelg ort.

TroyJeeagh ayns sooillyn y Voddey Dhoo rish tammylt roud, as bee oo coayl smaght ort hene

  • Cur y caishtyl fo ghlass gyn oo hene y ghabbal ayns ribbey

  • Reih dy kiarailagh ny t’ou cur lhiat

  • Fow gys ny çhymlee dy gheddyn dty cheeayl er ash

  • Jallooyn dithered 1-bit er nyn stroiee liorish shenn ghreieyn-laue

  • Cowreyn low-poly er nyn stroiee liorish y PSX

  • Bunnit er beeal-çhiree Vannin mychione Cashtal Phurt ny h-Inshey

  • Innit trooid y Ghaelg as çhyndaayssyn rish