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thank you for playing our zx spectrum game! always excited to see new playthroughs of our little horror game platformer

Thank you so much for playing the game! Much appreciated!

You play the role of a game developer tasked by a secret organization to repair a lost platformer game from 1976 that seems way too advanced for its time. But is it really just a game?

https://appsir.itch.io/spookypixelhero

By downloads of the game I believe

thanks so much for playing the game!

you're cooler!

thank you for the kind words!

lol i'm glad this popped your jumpsare cherry 

there's been more games in the same universe released since you played and more to come even this year! 

aww thank you for the kind words! the series has kinda different genres tho, some platformers are more horror focused while some are more fun focused, it's kind of like the MCU. standalone films that feel different but are very interconnected. i am really glad you liked it. making more games as we speak! stay tuned!

I love how you incorporate lore into the things that you do, even in physical games! I check out all of your work on itch.io today and you always have a great mind for this stuff.

thank you for the kind words! good luck in our gamedev journey!

This is cool! Thank you for including the game in your list which showed me a lot of games that I should check out myself at some point. Know that this is not our last NES game, as we will be planning on releasing another one hopefully next year. Thanks again!

don't worry. nothing messes with the pc. none at that level

Thank you!

Ah i forgot about the part about it needing to be bait and switch. I only remembered the meta horror part. Hmm. I guess there's really a lot of what you're looking for in the meta tag or horror tag in search. I don't have anything specific yet to recommend. Thank you for having the DERE games!

Check out DERE Vengeance. It's exactly what you need. There's other games in the same universe too.


https://appsir.itch.io/dere-vengeance

https://appsir.itch.io/dere-vengeance

A rollercoaster of emotions for sure! I'm glad you had fun with this!

Thank you so much for the kind words, Krys! Thank you for recommending our games. More to come!

I'd keep an eye out for that guy if I were you

Ever seen those live-action game trailers some game companies make to hype up their games? Well, we couldn't resist making a live action trailer of our own for DERE Vengeance!
Watch:

DERE Vengeance

Meta-horror game that scooped TouchArcade's Game of the Week and the Pocket Gamer Silver Award! https://appsir.itch.io/dere-vengeance

DERE Vengeance

Meta-horror game that scooped TouchArcade's Game of the Week and the Pocket Gamer Silver Award!



https://appsir.itch.io/dere-vengeance

Aww thank you. I'm glad you liked the game. Congrats on beating it!

Thank you so much for supporting our games and playing them! I hope you enjoy DERE Vengeance!

DERE Vengeance has come alive!

If you're already playing the game, what do you think of it so far? I'd love to hear your thoughts!

Please enjoy DERE Vengeance and look forward to more to come from this game and beyond. I love game development so much and the people playing my games are helping me make all of this possible. Thanks again!

PLAY THE GAME 

PRESS KIT

TRAILER

DESCRIPTION

Unleash your fears in a fourth-wall-breaking platformer that will leave you questioning allegiances... and reality itself.

SINISTER PIXEL ART WORLD

Let the hauntingly atmospheric soundtrack and meticulously designed pixel art engulf you in paranormal encounters, impossible glitches, psychological horror, and the nostalgia of classic side-scrolling games.

COZY COMPANIONS

Enjoy the guidance of A.I.D.E. and a very kind and morally right "Dev," who'll be there to assist players every step of the way. The companions also help give an eerie charm to the surreal experience of playing this unique game. Players also encounter eccentric characters, scary creatures, and unsettling corruptions along their journey.

CHALLENGING BUT FAIR

Experience terror as you navigate nightmarish yet fair platforming challenges with precision and dread. The old-school hard gameplay is reminiscent of classic games that are hard to put down, preparing the brain for the kind of scares that make most analog horror media effective.

FOURTH-WALL-BREAKING STORY

Dive into thrilling meta-horror that defies the boundaries of the creepypasta digital horror genre, blending fear and suspense into a truly surreal experience. In DERE Vengeance, the player is part of the story.

HAUNTING JOURNEY

Embrace the perfect blend of nightmare and adventure in this story-rich platformer that promises genuine scares and enjoyable gameplay. You can embark on DERE Vengeance without playing our other games, though not advisable, as this terrifying adventure stands on its own with a unique and intriguing experience.

Unravel the story of DERE Vengeance, the heart-pounding new entry in the critically acclaimed horror saga DERE EXE and DERE EVIL EXE!

SCREENSHOTS

ABOUT US

We are AppSir Games, driven by a love for crafting engaging and memorable games. Aside from mobile games, we've ventured into creating games for old-school platforms like the NES, ZX Spectrum, and we've even had success with a physical release for the Game Boy. All of our games, including the mobile games and the retro releases, take place in one interconnected universe. We have been inspired by the approach of franchises like the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with an extra focus on quality for each of our games, and we’ve never had a release with a rating lower than 4.5 stars on the App Store.

Our biggest game to date is DERE Vengeance, an epic story that was announced as far back as 2018 (announcement video). For over five years, we've been steadily building up more anticipation for it, using storyline teases in our other games and post-credit announcements that herald the arrival of 'DERE Vengeance'.

https://appsir.itch.io/dere-vengeance

Hi! You need a Game Boy emulator to open the .GB file and play the game :)

Is the screen name the name for every room? Yeah, you're right that would have been rad. Thank you so much for the kind words and for getting the game! I'm looking forward to you experiencing it!

Yes, I got 10 USD and 20 USD sometimes for a game that costs 1.99 USD. Sometimes I get some tips from free games too. It has really helped a lot.

The story will continue soon!

thank you so much! it's all part of an interconnected universe of stories and games!

Thank you so much for the kind words and for the review! This should all be helpful as I've been thinking of creating an update for this with more gameplay. Those are not nitpicks at all! They are all perfectly valid and the one with the fire even got me thinking of bringing the fire back in some sections too. I really appreciate that you played both versions as well. I will let you know with a reply to this comment whenever the update for this game finishes, but alas I have my plate full these days. Thanks again!

a magical story with amazing art. the walking animation was cute. the twist was bittersweet. the characters were all quirky. love the song at the end. the credits were so wholesome. good job! i cant believe this is your first game. looking forward to more!

grateful for you, minilop! your tutorials and the forums have helped immensely. thank you!

thank you so much for the kind words!

Unfortunately no but please buy it when you can. People have been raving about it so I say it's worth it ;)

Thank you for playing our game! I'm glad you liked it. I hope you get the chance to finish it too one day. Thanks again!