Furvis

Furvis is a survival horror game developed by Derek Yu and published by Spelunky Games. The game was released in 2010 for Windows and is said to be a parody of 1990s survival horror games, particularly those on the Sega Genesis and Super Nintendo Entertainment System consoles.

Furvis is known for its minimalistic graphics, reminiscent of low-budget horror games from the 1990s. The game's story is thin, but it revolves around a young protagonist who must navigate through increasingly difficult levels, avoiding or fighting off bizarre enemies. The game features a variety of nonsense humor, with cryptic messages and puerile jokes peppered throughout the game.

The gameplay of Furvis involves collecting items, dodging enemies, and managing health. As with other survival horror games, the player must conserve health, as losing all health will result in death and the player being forced to restart from an earlier checkpoint. The game's enemy AI is similarly simplistic, with enemies mostly following predictable routes and attacking the player in a straightforward manner.

Furvis was initially developed as a mock of low-quality horror games, but despite its irreverent approach, it has been praised for its ability to evoke nostalgia in players familiar with older games. The game also drew attention for its quietly charming design, which made a more amateurish and ramshackle aesthetic inadvertently charming. Online, the game has sparked discussions about the intricacies of camaraderie and nostalgia.