Tag: Ikai
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Digital Nightmares: Draw Faster! Ikai, Kirby, and More
This week on the Digital Nightmares podcast, we’re going back to the old format and looking at the psychological horror game Ikai. Join Eric and me as we discuss the dangers of a Japanese shrine infested with yokai. Stick around to the end for upcoming releases, news, and more. We’ll be back next time with…
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IKAI: A Foundation For a Better Game – PC Review
Barcelona-based developer Endflame’s first project, Ikai, is not a bad horror experience but similar to the recent Martha is Dead settles, a middling horror release. It borrows the game-feel of Fractional games, builds a unique tone and atmosphere, and mixes in the excellent maze-like level design of a Japanese shrine. Still, unfortunately, it’s undercut by…
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The Indie Japanese Folklore Thriller, Ikai, Launches This March
PM Studios and Endflame are proud to announce that their indie Japanese folklore thriller, Ikai, launches this March. Ikai draws inspiration from the classic first-person psychological horror genre with a defenceless main character. You must ward off demons with mystical Kanji as there are no guns or swords to help your cause. Therefore, all threats…
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Ikai: Terrifying Japanese Folklore – Demo Preview
This year’s Steam Next Fest had a ton of great pickings, ranging from quirky visual novels to charming puzzle adventures and bullet hell fun. Despite the many exciting genres, I still found myself back at horror. This was my chance to test out the next spookiest game, and being a fan of Fatal Frame and…
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Ikai, The Japanese Horror Game, is Coming to Steam Next Fest
PM Studios and Endflame are proud to bring their first-person psychological horror game, Ikai, to Steam Next Fest this week. Endflame is a relatively new developer based in Barcelona, Spain. Originating in 2019, Ikai will be the team’s first release as they aim to immerse players into a remarkable experience by bringing stories to life.…