8Doors is a mesmerizing hand-drawn Metroidvania that takes players on a journey through the afterlife. Guided by courage and driven by love, 8Doors transforms purgatory into a world of haunting beauty, fierce battles, and emotional storytelling inspired by Korean folklore.
A HANDCRAFTED ADVENTURE
In this game, death becomes the beginning of something extraordinary. You play as Arum, a brave young girl who dares to enter the afterlife to find her father’s lost soul. Her journey leads through eight mystical gates of purgatory, each teeming with mystery, danger, and discovery.
A World Painted in Shadows and Light
What makes this horror game instantly stand out is its minimalist palette of red, white, and black. This striking visual design transforms every scene into a living painting, evoking emotion without a single word. The result is an afterlife that feels both hauntingly beautiful and spiritually alive.
Exploration and Challenge at Every Turn
At its heart, the game is a Metroidvania genre: built on exploration, backtracking, and discovery. Arum gains new abilities and weapons as she progresses, unlocking new areas and uncovering hidden secrets. Every gate of purgatory offers unique challenges, from treacherous landscapes to deadly spirits.
MASTERING THE CONTROLS
Control here feels tight, fluid, and deeply responsive. Whether you’re battling ghosts, dashing across collapsing bridges, or scaling walls to hidden chambers, Arum moves with precision that keeps gameplay smooth and engaging.
- Movement: Arum runs, jumps, rolls, and dashes through intricate environments with an agility that makes every motion satisfying.
- Combat: Attacks can be chained fluidly, allowing for elegant combos with different weapons: light, heavy, and ranged.
- Abilities: Special powers, like double jumps and spiritual attacks, expand the range of motion and combat possibilities as you progress.
- Controller or Keyboard: Both control schemes are intuitive. A controller provides a particularly fluid experience, especially during complex fights and platforming sections.
Every input feels deliberate, nothing ever feels stiff or clumsy. This responsiveness makes each encounter rewarding and keeps the pacing crisp even during the toughest boss fights.
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