
Factsheet
Developer:
Rune Skovbo Johansen
Based in Turku, Finland
Release date:
October 14, 2021
Website:
eyeofthetemple.com
Regular Price:
USD | $19.99 |
Description
Eye of the Temple is a VR game that lets you explore a vast and treacherous temple using your own feet. Keep your balance as you step from one moving block to another, dodging traps and solving puzzles with your torch and whip in hand. As you explore the Temple complex and its past, you might just uncover the mystery of the Eye, and find yourself becoming part of its legend.
History
After positive reception of the 2016 VR game jam game Chrysalis Pyramid, Rune Skovbo Johansen decided to create a more ambitious spiritual successor. Keeping only the core mechanic of stepping from one moving block to another, development of Eye of the Temple began in the spring of 2016, with Johansen working on it on a part time basis.
A whole different aesthetic and environment was chosen for Eye of the Temple, focusing on the atmosphere of treacherous temples from classic action adventure films. After much research and development, a physically simulated whip was added as a new core mechanic in 2017.
At the end of 2020 Johansen quit his day job to pursue indie game development full-time. He has spent his time in 2021 wrapping up Eye of the Temple and preparing it for release.
Features
- Traverse a Vast Environment
Eye of the Temple makes unique use of room-scale VR and delivers the experience of exploring a vast environment. Lose yourself in the depths of the temple without teleportation, artificial locomotion, or other distractions taking you out of the immersion. - Fully Physically Simulated Whip
Wield your whip to grab levers out of reach and to defend yourself against flying enemies. You'll find yourself gradually improving until you've mastered it as a reliable tool and effective weapon. - An Experience Played with Your Own Body
Step onto blocks, smash pots, flick levers, and dodge obstacles. This game is played with your body, not with controller buttons. It's a physical game that anyone can easily grasp whether they normally play videogames or not. - Search for Secret Areas and Treasures
The Great Temple holds secrets that only the most observant would stand any chance of finding. Be on the lookout during your playthrough, or return to search the temple after finishing the game. - Unlockable Speedrun Mode
For the extra daring adventurers, a speedrun mode can be unlocked where you can build up incredible speed, with every timed step speeding up the moving blocks a bit. Play it for a true test of your reflexes and grace.
Videos
Eye of the Temple - Official Launch Trailer YouTube
Eye of the Temple - Launch Date Announcement Trailer YouTube
Eye of the Temple - Speedrun Challenges Update Trailer YouTube
Images
Logo & Icon
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Monetization Permission
Rune Skovbo Johansen allows for the contents of Eye of the Temple to be published through video broadcasting services for any commercial or non-commercial purposes. Monetization of videos created containing assets from Eye of the Temple is legally & explicitly allowed by Rune Skovbo Johansen. This permission can be found in writing at https://eyeofthetemple.com/press/sheet.php?p=eye_of_the_temple.
Additional Links
Steam
Visit Eye of the Temple on Steam: store.steampowered.com.
Twitter
Stay up-to-date with development on Twitter: twitter.com.
About Rune Skovbo Johansen
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Rune Skovbo Johansen is a Danish independent game developer based in Turku, Finland. His work spans games and other interactive experiences, focused on tech, wonder and exploration.
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Eye of the Temple Credits
Rune Skovbo Johansen
Independent Game Developer
Claudi Martinez
Composer, Freelancer
Gina Scarpa
Voice Actor, Freelancer
Lex Wilson
Additional Writing, Freelancer
Level Up Translation
Game Localization Services
Anaburn
Mixed Reality Footage, Freelancer
Constan Lerois
Cover Character Art, Freelancer
Robert Ryminiecki
Additional Concept Art, Freelancer
Mara Mikhail Ramirez
Additional Concept Art, Freelancer
Contact
Inquiries
rune@runevision.com
Twitter
twitter.com/runevision
Web - Rune Skovbo Johansen
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