The lengthy watch for Retrofiction Video games’ 2D survival horror title Lifeless of Darkness is sort of over. The solo developer has introduced that the sport, which nonetheless has a demo out there on its Steam web page, will probably be launching on Thursday, January twenty third. Coinciding with the announcement is a brand-new trailer asserting the date, whereas additionally filling in followers on the story.
Set in England in 1985, Lifeless of Darkness is a 2D survival-horror action-adventure with cosmic horror influences, and an apparent Resident Evil inspiration. That includes an expertly-crafted narrative, wealthy and foreboding environment, deep lore and devious puzzles, the sport sees gamers assume the position of personal investigator Miles Windham, who, following the tragic passing of his daughter, heads to the mysterious Velvet Island to research a lead on her loss of life.
Shortly after arriving, Miles discovers the residents to be more and more hostile, and shortly finds himself in a determined battle for his personal survival. Solely by dealing with grotesque creatures, surmounting lethal traps and managing his sanity, does he have a hope of unraveling the disturbing secret that lies on the darkish coronary heart of the island.
Narrative is the core of the expertise in Lifeless of Darkness, equally impressed by basic tales of terror, up to date bizarre fiction and the aforementioned Survival Horror classics of yesteryear. It goals to deliver these influences collectively and performs with style tropes to create a “recent and shocking” gameplay expertise.
Rendered with pixel-perfect, sprite-based two-dimensional artwork, the sport’s darkish story and locales are additional delivered to life with eye catching – and infrequently unsettling – high-definition illustrations, atmospheric lighting and sound. All is which is backed up by skilled voice performing from a solid that features Bradley Gareth (My Time at Portia), Abigail Turner (Remothered: Damaged Porcelain) and Paul Moran (Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Dealer).
