After an honorable seppuku, Turtle finds himself in the afterlife, specifically hell. Here, he's compelled to do what he loved most in life: race.
However, to achieve his goal, he must delve into the minds of other denizens of hell, seeking their intellect. This unique philosophical platformer/runner poses a central question: "Why would anyone choose hell over heaven?
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The core gameplay revolves around a grapple-based movement system. Players must reach a target speed by skillfully avoiding and bouncing off obstacles.
With a simple control scheme of just three buttons – up, down, and pull/push – the focus shifts to mastering momentum and precision. What sets Turtle: Voidrunner apart is its forgiving nature; small mistakes are not penalized with restarts or death.
Instead, the game emphasizes achieving a good recent speed, encouraging players to experiment and find their optimal path through the mindscapes of hell.
This indie title, developed and published by Grey Gods, offers a single-player experience that blends fast-paced action with introspective philosophical themes. The dialogue-heavy nature of the game ensures that the narrative and the existential questions it raises are as integral to the experience as the platforming challenges.
