PRESSKIT - Ikai

Developer
Endflame

Publisher
PM Studios

Release Date
29th March 2022

Website
www.endflame.com/ikai/

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Ikai

Ikai is a first-person psychological horror game drawing inspiration from Japanese folklore. Live the horror by the hand of its defining yokais and submerge into the superstitions of the past driven by a unique story and exploration.

The game embodies the spirit of the classical psychological horror genre with a defenceless main character incapable of attacking the evil creatures. However, it explores a new sense of horror by making the player face the threats directly neither fleeing nor attacking.

Every mechanic of the game is meant to raise this relatable feeling of helplessness and create a tense atmosphere. The slow, precise and natural movements as a way of interaction resemble real life’s to foster immersion in the uncanny world of Ikai..

History

Ikai originated from a clear interest towards Japanese culture amongst the members of the team. The theme came almost naturally, however, the approach to be taken in order to treat this culture was uncertain at first. Several options were envisaged regarding the genre of Ikai. Ikai as a psychological horror game was conceived after the certainty of it being the best chance for the team to show its full potential.

Features

  • Fear: Experience the horror in first-person by the hand of Japanese folklore’s spirits, monsters and yokais
  • Exploration: Wander around a feudal shinto shrine and explore to unveil the story behind Naoko
  • Drawing: Stay calm under pressure and concentrate on drawing protective seals
  • Puzzles: Pit your wits against the several puzzles that will challenge your survival
  • Stealth and Run: Be silent, do not disturb the evil… Or just run, run away from it all, if you can…

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Awards

  • Winner – I need to get myself away from this
    IndieDevDay, 2021
  • Winner – Excellence in Audio
    Busan Indie Connect Festival 2020 (BIC Fest 2020)
  • Winner – Audience Award
    Three Headed Monkey Awards (3HMA), 2020
  • Winner – Best Narrative
    PlayStation Talents, VII Edition, 2020
  • Nomination – Best Game of the Year
    PlayStation Talents, VII Edition, 2020
  • Nomination – Best Art
    PlayStation Talents, VII Edition, 2020

Credits

Laura Ripoll
Designer

Guillem Travila
Programmer

Iván Pérez
Artist