Pryzm
Pryzm is a survival adventure mystery game developed in Singapore. It features turn-based combat and variable escape parameters that change with each new playthrough. The game is designed as a visual novel with hand-drawn pixel art in a comic book style.
The narrative of Pryzm revolves around six friends who discover a mountain with an ancient secret during a weekend getaway. Gameplay typically lasts 1 to 2 hours per run and involves resource management and critical decision-making. Character survival is not guaranteed, with outcomes varying based on player choices.
Pryzm encourages completion in a single sitting for optimal ranking. While players can recover from mistakes with good planning, gameovers are common. The game offers features to assist players of various skill levels in improving their performance, understanding the lore, and optimizing resource and time management.
For more competitive players, Pryzm includes online leaderboards that rank the best no-continue speed runs, encouraging the development of efficient strategies. These elements change with each new game, providing a fresh experience for repeated playthroughs.
Post-game-over features allow players to learn from their mistakes and develop better strategies for future runs. This design supports casual players looking to explore the story and more experienced players aiming to optimize their performance for the leaderboards.