IGIGI: Cold Horizon

Game premise and structure

IGIGI: Cold Horizon is a roguelike game set in space, focused on exploration and resource gathering. Players travel across procedurally generated planets to collect samples, uncover resources, loot discoveries, and battle hostile creatures. After each expedition, you return to your spaceship where you can turn your findings into progress by crafting new equipment, upgrading capabilities, and advancing research. The narrative involves piecing together the mystery of a missing partner and the enigma surrounding IGIGI.

Visual style and environment

The game features a HD-ASCII visual style that blends elements of classic ASCII games with modern graphical techniques. This includes animation, lighting, effects, and layered environments. The imagery aims to create a unique aesthetic that enhances the exploration aspect, drawing from the look of retro games while offering a contemporary experience.