Tezcatlipoca began as a low-poly video game project, born out of the technical and artistic limitations of its creator, Luis Eduardo Sánchez Mora.But instead of seeing simplicity as a constraint, this creative journey revealed it as a source of beauty, expression, and freedom.

Tezcatlipoca began as a low-poly video game project, born out of the technical and artistic limitations of its creator, Luis Eduardo Sánchez Mora. But instead of seeing simplicity as a constraint, this creative journey revealed it as a source of beauty, expression, and freedom.This artbook captures the visual evolution of the project: from early sketches and color tests to the final scenes that shaped a world inspired by Mesoamerican mysticism. A tribute to the process, to mistakes, and to the magic that emerges when one creates with what they have at hand.

Tezcatlipoca Artbook

Tezcatlipoca Demo

Tezcatlipoca is inspired by classic retro horror games with tank controls, like Alone in the Dark, Silent Hill, and Resident Evil. However, unlike those titles, while the game features enemies, combat is not a central feature.

<img class="bb_img" src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3279450/extras/da6a96568ef9847043ade390bc3f38ed.avif?t=1754857974" width=627 height=509 />Tezcatlipoca is a third-person horror game inspired by genre classics with “tank” controls, such as Alone in the Dark, Silent Hill, and Resident Evil. However, unlike those titles, combat is not a core mechanic — the focus here is on exploration, puzzle-solving, and a chilling atmosphere.<h2 class="bb_tag" >The game aims to capture the essence of a simpler era in horror gaming:</h2><ul class="bb_ul"><li>Dialogues with exaggerated voice acting,</li><li>Stories uncovered through scattered notes and environmental details, And a dark, confusing narrative open to interpretation — like a low-budget B-horror movie.</li><li>The entities, myths, and apparitions are inspired by Mexican folklore, offering a unique horror experience deeply rooted in local legends.</li></ul><h2 class="bb_tag" >Story</h2>Minerva returns to her hometown, Tezcatlipoca, after receiving a mysterious phone call. Her family hasn’t answered any messages or calls. Worried and confused, she takes the last bus to the village... but after falling asleep, she awakens in a nearly abandoned town shrouded in unsettling fog.Now trapped in a place forgotten by time, Minerva must decide: Will she dive into the shadows of the past, or escape before it’s too late?<h2 class="bb_tag" >Features</h2><ul class="bb_ul"><li>Retro style with tank controls.</li><li>Varied puzzles and exploration without combat.</li><li>Inspired by Mexican horror legends.</li><li>Dense, oppressive atmosphere with PSX-style visuals.</li><li>Fragmented narrative: you decide what to believe.</li><li>Optional first-person mode, alongside the classic tank controls with fixed camera.</li></ul>