Reach the roof before your toe fungus reaches your brain in Moldrise, my favourite horror demo in ages
Rock Paper Shotgun published coverage praising Moldrise, with the reviewer describing it as ‘my favourite horror demo in ages.’ The article takes a satirical, tongue-in-cheek approach, with the writer humorously framing their gameplay experience within the narrative of dealing with a fungal infection—playing on the game’s apparent grotesque themes.
The publication simultaneously covered Signet City, a ‘fungalpunk’ RPG from developer Gareth Damian Martin, creator of the critically acclaimed titles Citizen Sleeper and In Other Waters. According to the coverage, Signet City features a distinctive premise: players take on the role of a soulful parasite that moves between the minds and bodies of an entire urban population, exploring post-anthropocentric narrative themes.
While the article excerpt is incomplete and cuts off mid-sentence, it establishes Moldrise as a notable entry in the horror demo space worthy of coverage from a major gaming publication. The parallel coverage of both Moldrise and Signet City suggests Rock Paper Shotgun is highlighting innovative and thematically unconventional gaming experiences.