Escape a literal nightmare in The Speak From the Abyss, a dungeon-crawling RPG created by solo developer Nikki Kalpa. Unlocking your deepest fear, the game is a psychological horror RPG that faithfully captures the spirit of the classic dungeon crawlers.
Featuring a grunge horror aesthetic, the game is inspired by the masterful creations of Clive Barker and Junji Ito. If you are interested in the game, you can try out its brand new demo ahead of its release sometime in 2023.
The Speak From the Abyss is about the story of Vanessa Rivera, a young woman who is looking for a new beginning. Filled with dread and anguish, she is thrown into a world of literal nightmares, riddled with horrific abominations. To escape, Vanessa must face the very demons she attempted to leave behind in the first place. They Speak From The Abyss houses imagery plucked from our darkest imaginations and is woven into a profoundly personal and grounded narrative carefully crafted by Kalpa
Creator Nikki Kalpa had this to say about their game,
They Speak From The Abyss is about overcoming fears and trauma and trying to become a stronger person. Players must explore and confront many personal, mature, and often dark themes; themes of body horror and psychological struggle emerged through an expression of hate and anger. The journey of the player is designed to reflect real-world trials and tribulations.
Key Features:
- Homage to classic dungeon crawlers
- Heart-pounding active-time battles
- Horrific hand-crafted pixel art
- Grounded psychological horror narrative experience
- Demonic creatures inspired by horror masterminds
- Sinister puzzles to solve throughout the Abyss
- Literal nightmares
The Speak From the Abyss can be wishlisted on Steam as it readies for a 2023 launch. Don’t forget to play the free game demo to try it out. Post your comments below.
