Luhor's Memory

Beautifully made roguelike indie that genuinely impressed me. The team accomplished a lot in a short development time, and it really shows how focused and passionate they were. The scenery evokes interwar New York blended with supernatural elements, reminiscent of Valve’s Deadlock, and the atmosphere is incredibly charming. The gameplay also carries strong Hades vibes, fast and satisfying. There are areas that could evolve further, but that only makes me more excited to see what this team does next. This already feels like a strong foundation for even bigger projects in the future. Congratulations to Jan, Laurens and Margo, I'm glad to have met you during those years of study and I wish you all the best going forward! And congratulations as well to the rest of the team.

Not a roguelike (there is no buffs to choose and other than minor variations in the rooms, there is no randomness). Also very punishing for every mistake you make. Two hits will typically kill you, regardless of what you get hit by. This means you can play perfectly for a long time and then die in 1 second. As if that's not bad enough in itself, there's a monster with target seeking projectiles that follow you around corners and will even do a U-turn if you dodge past them.

This game is a love letter to anyone who's trying to make it in the game industry. These students clearly had a vision and the skills to make it true. The gameplay feels smooth, the environment is beautiful, the music is lovely and the user interface fits perfectly with the theme and neatly ties its lore together. Stamp of approval!

Where is the roguelike ? It's sad to advertise it like one :'(

Luhor's Memory is a compact action roguelike that makes a strong first impression through an unusual combination of fast combat, cosmic horror, and Art Nouveau-inspired science fiction. Created by a six-person student team consisting of Viktor Mendonck, Patrick Nellessen, Eleonora Ciccarelli, Margo Desmet, Jan Keller, and Laurens Respaillie, and published by Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen, it originated as a third-year group project for the Digital Arts & Entertainment bachelor program. Its academic origins are noticeable in the relatively modest scale, but they also make the amount of personality and mechanical ambition packed into the experience more impressive. The setting is easily one of its most memorable qualities. Humanity has entered a new renaissance in which prosperity has reduced society's dependence on religion. The gods, however, rely on human worship to obtain ambrosia, and humanity's growing indifference leaves them desperate. The situation escalates when a colossal eye appears in the sky and the eldritch god Feitecheen descends upon civilization. Terror becomes a tool for forcing humanity to worship once again. Against this supernatural threat stands an unlikely hero:…

!!! Play with a controller, the keyboard mappings are broken and you won't be able to interact with upgrades and notes !!! Still a fun student project tho