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Spooky Pixel Hero: A Retro Horror Platformer from Appsir

Appsir, creators of the acclaimed horror game DERE Vengeance, are back with a chilling new mobile title: Spooky Pixel Hero. This meta-horror platformer plunges players into a 1976 retro game, where appearances deceive and a simple debugging task takes a sinister turn.

In Spooky Pixel Hero, you're a game developer tasked by a mysterious agency to fix a lost platformer from 1976. Prepare for over 120 levels of challenging platforming action, all while unraveling a narrative that transcends the game itself, hinting at disturbing consequences.

The game's retro pixel art style, while possibly not historically accurate, effectively creates a dense and unsettling atmosphere. The aesthetic evokes a feeling reminiscent of Airdorf Games' Faith, adding to the game's overall unsettling charm.

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Beyond the intense platforming, Spooky Pixel Hero promises a captivating meta-horror story. While purists might debate the graphical accuracy, the pseudo-retro art style successfully builds a disturbing world.

If Spooky Pixel Hero follows in the footsteps of Appsir's previous success, DERE Vengeance, expect genuinely frightening moments despite the seemingly lighthearted title. Look out for its release on Google Play and the iOS App Store on August 12th!

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