What better way to cope with your terrifying nightmare than to make a game out of it and subject others to its twisted tale?
The developer of Balavour has done exactly that, as the game tells a tale of a flower with intoxicating beauty that spurs a waking nightmare. You will have to navigate this nightmare armed with an axe and find a way to survive until the dawn.
You will be treated to a front row seat in this first-person horror game. You’ll have to explore a deadly forest and try to stay alive against the ferocious fauna that would otherwise have you for mulch. You will find some helpful weapons on the way to your final destination that will give you a fighting chance, but you’ll have to make sure you’re keeping your eyes peeled because leafy danger lurks in every corner.
If you’re looking for the next game that will make you continually question what is going on, it’s Balavour. With a twisted story and terrifying imagery, you’ll be diving deeper and deeper into the rabbit hole that is this nightmare. A dog darting in the corner of your vision, terrifying plants that won’t stop growing, and surreal things that make you wonder if it’s time to play something more brightly lit (and cheerful). It has nailed down an extremely unsettling vibe with its visuals and story. Strangely, these chilling elements only make it harder to turn away from it. You’ll want to see this bitter journey through to the end just to see how bizarre it truly gets.
Balavour is available now on itch.io. You can also support the developer on Patreon.
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