This dreamlike horror game made by a student is played on Microsoft PowerPoint

Roche Limit: The Death of CMK is a dreamlike horror game playable on PowerPoint
May 26, 2023
Roche Limit The Death of CMK
PHOTO: Jack Strait

Roche Limit: The Death of CMK is a groundbreaking game that brings a new level of creativity and interactivity to PowerPoint presentations. The click-and-point dreamlike horror game was developed by Jack Strait, a first-time game developer. His project impressed Microsoft’s own game developers, they tweeted about Strait’s pixel art game.

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Roche Limit takes its name from the astronomical term referring to the critical distance at which the tidal forces of a celestial body can cause the disintegration of a smaller object, such as a moon or a comet. The game has a retro feel to it because of the medium used. Its pixelated animation is heavily tinted with deep, sunset-red tones, adding a chilling vibe to the game. But don’t be fooled by its medium: Although played on PowerPoint, the gameplay is rich in detail both in graphics and storyline.

Roche Limit has 1,500 slides

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Roche Limit: The Death of CMK comprises 1,500 slides, playable through Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 or newer. You can finish the game in under 20 minutes. Although the game has a single ending, it has branching outcomes depending on what you click. According to its creator, it took over 8 months to develop the game. In an interview with Game Developer, creator Jack Strait confesses he has no background in game design. “I'm self-taught! I actually recently graduated with a degree in architecture so I have a considerable background in design, though really a limited amount in this particular field,” said Strait.

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According to Strait, he had previous experience in designing games but he lost his copy of the program Game Maker, so he decided to Roche Limit in PowerPoint instead.

The underlying story is intricate and enigmatic, and centers on the human race’s inevitable demise. In terms of the storyline, Strait says it was formed through a stream-of-thought process: There was no grand script. “I let myself discover the plotline as I was putting together the art,” he told Game Developer.

Watch the full gameplay of Roche Limit: The Death of CMK below.

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