Engineering Marvels From Hell
What is Engineering Marvels From Hell?
Engineering Marvels From Hell is a horror visual novel set in a hidden school where art and pain are studied. The player faces a final graduation project described as more dangerous than it seems, with around 14k words and roughly an hour and a half of playtime.
Engineering Marvels From Hell is a visual novel made in RPG Maker MZ, with minimal gameplay by design. The player follows a dark story about a final graduation project at a hidden school where art and pain are studied, and faces an obstacle described as more dangerous than expected. It features around 14k words, brutal torture devices, grotesque pixel art by Bujinski, iconic busts by LiminAce, and a storyline by Doma. Cameos include a real indie developer, a descendant of a Lovecraftian creation, imaginary descendants of historical figures, and a JoJo reference. Playtime is around an hour and a half, and the game was made for RPG Maker Horror Game Jam #9: School of Dark Arts.
Engineering Marvels From Hell controls
The developer does not list specific controls on the game page. Click the play frame above and try the keyboard, mouse, or touch; most jam games show their controls on the first screen.
Tips for Engineering Marvels From Hell
- Set aside roughly an hour and a half for the story.
- Expect minimal gameplay, with the focus on the dark storyline.
- Watch for cameo appearances and a JoJo reference.
Engineering Marvels From Hell FAQ
What kind of game is Engineering Marvels From Hell?
It is a visual novel made in RPG Maker MZ, with minimal gameplay by design.
How long does it take to play?
Playtime is around an hour and a half.
What platforms are available?
The platforms shown are HTML5, Windows, macOS, and Android.
Who created the pixel art and busts?
The grotesque pixel art is by Bujinski, and the iconic busts are by LiminAce.
What was the game made for?
It was made for RPG Maker Horror Game Jam #9: School of Dark Arts.
About this game
Read the full developer description
The Iron Maiden... The Brazen Bull... The rack...
Humans excel at finding new, malevolent ways to inflict pain and suffering upon others.
Hundreds of torturing methods have been documented throughout history, but where did they come from?
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Schools...in their respective regions, each of those being branches of one, hellish institute...excellently hidden from everyone...known in many languages as:
The school of Art and Pain...
Where both are sides of the same coin...
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After ten years in that school, your graduation project is up...
The final obstacle before your graduation...
An obstacle that is more dangerous than you think...
Do you have what it takes to pass it?
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A visual novel made in RPG Maker MZ, the minimal gameplay is intentional.
Featuring:
Around 14k words
Brutal torture devices
Grotesque pixel art by the one and only Bujinski
The iconic busts of the one and only LiminAce
A gripping, dark storyline by the one and only Doma
Cool cameos including but not limited to:
1) A very real indie game developer who you most likely know (with his permission of course)
2) The descendant of a Lovecraftian creation
3) Imaginary descendants of historical figures
And more :)
Oh and most importantly...
A JoJo reference
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Playtime: Around an hour and a half, movie length basically!
This game was made for the RPG Maker Horror Game Jam #9: School of Dark Arts
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If you enjoyed this game, make sure to check out the spinoff!
Portuguese translation by Elvira Lake
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This game is a work of fiction. All characters, events, and entities depicted are entirely fictional, with the exception of one individual who appears as a cameo with their full permission. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental unless explicitly stated. This game is not affiliated with or endorsed by any real-world entities, franchises, or intellectual property holders. It is intended for entertainment purposes only.
Description from Engineering Marvels From Hell on itch.io, by the developer.
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