Press release:
New Brunswick Canada – January 25, 2024.
The New Brunswick -based (Canada) indie games developer Reframe Games today announced with great happiness and excitement that their retro-like 2D action horror/exploration game “Noxia Somnia,” is now available for PC via Steam.
“Noxia Somnia” is a 2D survival horror experience mixed with intense combat. You must run from your fears until you grapple with the underlying problems and gain the power to fight back.
The game delves into mental health struggles, challenging players to confront fears in twisted nightmares. You balance exposure to monsters with keeping your stress and fear in check by using your light and avoiding detection. Engage with fast-paced combat, hide from terrifying stalker enemies, and explore corrupted memories reflecting nightmarish manifestations.
Noxia Somnia offers a journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and overcoming paralyzing dread. Customize your character’s abilities, face challenging enemies, and uncover the compelling story about dealing with anxiety, expectations, and grief in this reflective game.
Features:
Written in collaboration with psychotherapists and counsellors.
Non-Metroidvania exploration and progression.
Uncover the truth of the realm of the harvesters.
Use souls to tailor the game to your playstyle.
Collect chance items from enemies to get summons, cosmetics, and upgrades.
Break through the barrier of anxiety with counsellor-sourced material.
Nightmarish representations of real-world fears in fast-paced combat.
Fight back against the horrors of the struggle of life.
About Reframe Games
Reframe Games is a game development company in Canada that makes games with social impact.
The games are aimed at tackling real-world social issues by leveraging the power of games as entertainment to do more than entertain. Our developers strive to raise awareness, educate people, and drive positive change. These social impact games and apps can address a wide range of issues, such as poverty, climate change, mental health, and more.
Reframe Games is also committed to promoting mental wellness in the gaming industry. They provide mental health resources for game developers and actively work to reduce stigma and promote understanding of mental health issues.
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Jonas “O.J” Ek
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