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About the game
From https://frombelowgame.com:
From the deepest trenches of the ocean, the Kraken has come!
As the Kraken climbs the walls of your fortress, repel it by hurtling blocks down at the monster. As lines are cleared, the Kraken will retreat, but only momentarily.
Can you survive the night, and live to fight another day?
Could this be where her friend was taken?
...And for what purpose!?
Embark on an exhilarating journey into the depths of retro gaming with "From Below", an innovative NES homebrew game that reimagines the timeless classic Tetris with a gripping narrative and aquatic-themed challenges. In this thrilling adventure, players find themselves besieged by the legendary Kraken, emerging from the ocean's trenches with a relentless determination to breach the fortress walls.
As the Kraken ascends, players must strategically manipulate falling blocks, hurling them at the colossal creature to impede its progress. The stakes are high, and the fortress's survival depends on skillfully clearing lines to momentarily repel the Kraken. Each successful line clearance provides a fleeting respite, but the relentless Kraken always returns, escalating the intensity of the gameplay.
The narrative unfolds with a sense of urgency, as players not only grapple with the monstrous Kraken but also uncover a deeper mystery. The protagonist's friend has gone missing, and the journey through this aquatic Tetris battlefield becomes a quest for answers. The atmosphere is laden with suspense, and every move carries the weight of uncovering the truth behind the friend's disappearance and the purpose behind the Kraken's relentless assault.
"From Below" seamlessly blends classic gameplay mechanics with an engaging storyline, offering a nostalgic yet fresh experience for NES enthusiasts. With its captivating fusion of strategy, reflexes, and narrative intrigue, this homebrew game invites players to test their skills, survive the night, and unravel the enigma that lies beneath the ocean's surface. Can you withstand the Kraken's assault and emerge victorious in this thrilling reimagination of Tetris?
Instructions
Resources
- Official website of the game: https://frombelowgame.com
- Official itch.io page of the game: https://mhughson.itch.io/from-below