Mythology is an endless source of inspiration and material. We have used many concepts from Finnish folklore, like Lempo itself, but have not been afraid to put our own spin on things. Lempo is not a lesson on Finnish mythology but has taken a lot of ideas from it. We have mixed up different time periods and cultures and styles into one mysterious, interesting, and unique adventure.
It's not hard to see during these cold and short winter days why darkness and gloominess are present in the Finnish way of thinking and living, and an integral part of the mythology of the north. Finland is an inspiring place to work on a horror game, as there are endless dark forests, vast and silent lakes, and not too many people around.
It's also quite interesting to think about all the different things we now call folklore. There has been a time when some of these stories were actually true to many people. Nowadays it's more a form of escapism - a brief visit to another place where we don't have to think about groceries and bills.
Are you brave enough to escape from your everyday life?
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