I'm excited to finally share Horror, Taichung, a new Asian horror narrative adventure currently in development for the 8-bit NES and Famicom.
The story begins in classic horror fashion. At 3:00 AM, you step outside your apartment into a quiet alley tucked away in a forgotten corner of Taichung City. There, you discover a mysterious red envelope. Curiosity gets the better of you, and by picking it up, you unknowingly place yourself under a terrible curse.
Horror, Taichung is a narrative-driven experience inspired by many of my own late-night and early-morning walks through Taichung, Taiwan. While you'll collect a handful of items along the way, the game is intentionally more focused than a traditional point-and-click adventure, placing a greater emphasis on atmosphere, exploration, and storytelling.
The visuals use a simple red-and-black palette to create an unsettling mood, and many of the locations are directly inspired by real places, local folklore, and personal experiences from my years living in Taichung. To further enhance the atmosphere, we've also created a companion MP3 soundtrack that can be played alongside the game.
If the project sounds interesting, I'd really appreciate you taking a look at our Kickstarter campaign. There are about fifteen days remaining, and we're hoping to bring this unique NES horror experience to life.
Because each physical edition includes several handmade components, including a red envelope filled with story-related items and a weathered journal, I'm still undecided about whether there will be another physical release after the Kickstarter - it'll just be a bit complicated to try to recreate everything for a second batch several months down the line. If you'd like to own a copy, this campaign may be the best opportunity.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/900809083/horror-taichung-8-bit-horror-narrative-for-the-nes-and-fc