
Tormenture is a psychological horror game where you play as a child trapped in a cursed 8-bit game with a dark secret. To survive, you must find four relics and solve reality-blurring puzzles. But beware—some creatures may escape the game and haunt you in the real world. A game within a game.
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Tormenture is a psychological horror game that takes players on a dark and immersive journey, complete with a shocking twist.
In Tormenture, you step into the role of a young child drawn by rumors of a cursed 8-bit horror game. According to legend, the developers of this game made a pact with the devil to achieve eternal life, triggering terrifying consequences. Alone in the dark, you confront eerie, mind-bending paranormal events as you dive deeper into a game that blurs the boundaries between nightmare and reality.
To unravel the game’s mysteries and avoid getting trapped within it, you must locate and gather four sacred relics, guiding you north across a sprawling map filled with complex puzzles—some of which bridge the line between the virtual and real worlds. But beware, for some creatures may break free from the screen and haunt the shadows of your own reality.
Tormenture is inspired by classic horror games, featuring nostalgic mechanics and controls in a fully immersive 3D environment. It’s truly a “game within a game,” designed to keep you questioning what’s real and what’s not.
A tribute to 8-bit classic games, Tormenture transports you to the 80’s, to a child’s room in which you will be playing the cursed game and interacting with classic toys like the Speak’n Spell, a Stereo, the Guess Who? and many others that will help you unlock hidden secrets.
In this adventure, you’ll tackle puzzles that challenge both your wit and instincts. Every step in this dark journey brings you closer to unveiling hidden truths in this strange realm. Prepare to lose yourself in an spooky atmosphere that fuses retro charm with modern unpredictability where every moment brims with tension and surprises.
Retro Gameplay: Inspired by classic games, experience the nostalgia of early adventure games, enriched with a spooky dark twist.
A Haunting Tale: Assume the role of a child from the 80's, lost in his favorite video game while unraveling the mysteries of his own bedroom. The blurred lines between reality and gameplay will pull you into a uniquely unsettling narrative.
Labyrinthine World: Embark on a journey through a vast maze, filled with hidden corners and challenging puzzles, where each discovery feels like a new hurdle.
Interconnected Map: The game world is ingeniously crafted, with intertwining areas revealing unexpected connections.
Sinister Enemies and Spirits: Confront bizarre pixelated beings and haunting spirits that stalk your every move. The oppressive atmosphere will keep you on edge as you venture into the unknown.
Multiple Endings: Navigate through the game’s peculiar landscape, where your choices can lead you down different paths, unlocking three distinct endings along the way.
Do you have the courage to face these unsettling trials and uncover the truth? Step into Tormenture and prepare for an unforgettable journey.

PROJECT REF: 241/2472
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Languages: English*, Spanish - Spain, French, German, Japanese, Catalan*languages with full audio support
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Very creative and entertaining game.
As an homage to all things of the Atari 2600 era, I give this game an A+ rating. It was a fun experience from the start. There are... a few glitchy parts of the gameplay that took me out of it, but those were kind of rare. I guess I can't say this game is for everyone, but for any frustrations I might have had I really enjoyed it.
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有新意,有思考,但是完成度不太够的好游戏。
半夜玩恐怖游戏模拟器。 想像一下,你买了一张二手游戏卡带,在一个黑漆漆的晚上对照着游戏附赠的小册子、上一个玩家做的笔记等开始了自己的探索,结果发现,游戏本体氛围比较诡异也就算了,它是真的闹鬼啊。 游戏可分为两个大部分,其一是主角游玩的这款类塞尔达游戏,这也是整个游戏的主体,充斥大量谜题与隐藏彩蛋。谜题相关的机制算比较有趣,但实际解谜体验更多的是烦躁。拿东西和放置东西的判定太古怪,加上角色一次只能拿一样物品,导致解谜过程相当繁琐。特别是大后期的隐藏,需要跨好几个地图去拿道具,然后——诶,由于你有的事件打早了,很抱歉,这个隐藏解锁不了;结局也同理,彩蛋收集度稍微高一点就会错过be,没法全隐藏大概也没法最终结局,想打的话就下个存档再来吧。 第二部分则是主角在游戏外的调查。从序章的卡带冒烟事件开始,我们得以一点点看见游戏主体影响主角的房间:上一个玩家的警告,换台结果把房间给换了,凭空出现的电话和电子琴,游戏场景下雨现实电闪雷鸣.....可以说,没有这些突如其来的演出,这款游戏的恐怖要大打折扣,如果有幸体验be,更是能看到像素风格的主角房间演出,看上去好像以游戏里的鬼视角走进来抓走主角,实在是刺激。 所以为什么不能回档打be,为什么x
Tormenture est un jeu au design assez unique et quelque part presque méta. On incarne notre enfance, du moins un enfant jouant sur sa console dans sa chambre a une sorte de Zelda-like premier du nom. On joue à un jeu d'aventure avec une ambiance sombre devenant le pire cauchemar de notre enfance sortant du jeu pour nous traumatiser dans la réalité. La DA comme l'ensemble du jeu est divisé en deux parties distinctes constamment entremêles. Et pour le coup, c'est très bien réalisé. D'un côté, nous avons le monde réel est composé de petites interactions divers et variés, de puzzles et d'aide pour le jeu auquel on joue. Et de l'autre côté nous avons le jeu en lui-même, 2D, cryptique, où l'on doit trouver notre chemin comme l'on peut. Et d'ailleurs, ce point-là peut être déroutant, spécialement dans un jeu d'horreur. Cela nous immerge dans le zelda-like, mais peut clairement espacer les moments d'horreur que l'on peut rechercher dans ce genre. En parlant des moments d'horreur, le jeu est vraiment bon. En termes d'ambiance, il peut vraiment mettre la chair de poule avec un sound design excellent. Le jeu va utiliser les deux facettes du jeu pour jouer avec nous et ça marche vraiment bien. En termes de petits défauts, je dirais la map pour nous orienter n'est pas assez complète, on peut passer pas mal de temps à chercher notre chemin, surtout après une deux heures de jeux où l'on a une bonne partie de la carte de découverte. Autre point que j'ai trouvé dommage, c'est la fin, le jeu a pleins de petits secrets à nous faire découvrir, et certains permettent d'accéder à la "vraie" fin du jeu. Cependant, je trouve que la diégèse n'est pas toujours correctement respectée pour nous faire comprendre certains éléments. Et pour finir, le dernier point qui m'a attristé, c'est la fin elle-même dans sa narration et dans sa mise en scène. Le jeu prend vraiment un côté méta, et je trouve qu'il a quelque peu raté son impact. Comme potentielle solution, j'aurais peut-être vu quelque chose dans le style : [spoiler] Le jeu se ferme, pour donner le côté méta avec l'explication d'avoir fait le pacte ou bien d'être dans la boucle. [/spoiler] Tormenture est une œuvre très original et franchement rafraîchissante dans l'ambiance qu'il propose. Je le conseille à toute personne curieuse des ambiances nouvelles, qui aime avoir un peu la chair de poule sans forcément avoir la frayeur de sa vie et qui est prête a passer un peu de temps à chercher son chemin. [b] Résumés par points : [/b] + Une ambiance incroyable le rendant unique + Un old-school zelda-like agréable et engagé dans son genre... - Une carte manquant d'informations -... mais peut en dérouter certains et repousser les moments d'horreur - Une fin manquant d'impact [b] Note Subjective : [/b] A- (A+ à E-)
a bit of fun nod to the older atari games from the 80's (not that I grew up with em) but still has a nice aesthetic going for it. the game isn't too hard but will leave you stumped in some puzzles, at least for me, I had to look up a handful of times of what I wasn't doing right for some parts. all in all, it's a decent game, I'd give a 6/10, had some goosebump moments and that's all I needed from this type of game. get it on sale if your on the fence.
This game is such an amazing gem! Great flow, puzzles, and bonus stuff you can do. And I'd say most of the puzzles aren't stupid difficult to the point where you just get stuck, like with a bit of thinking and time you should be able to solve everything on your own without any outside help. Main issue I had while playing was the occasional random crash after dying. Overall I had a wonderful experience playing and I'd definitely recommend giving this game a try! :)
A true throwback to 8-bit days of yore. Buggy too, which I don't entirely mind. Gives me the tinglies.
Great game
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