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‘Daymare: 1998’ Devs Release Brief Clip of The Melting Man
Summer is almost over, but things look to be shaping up properly with Invader Studios and their send-up to Resident Evil 2 in Daymare: 1998. The game is still scheduled for release this summer, but in the meantime, the devs have released another video from the game. The brief 20 second clip introduces us to The Melting Man, presumably one of the many enemies you’ll be facing.
A holdover from the “early days of development”, the Melting Man is a result of what happens when you get caught in the gas in the solarium. Definitely reminiscent of Rick Baker’s work in The Incredible Melting Man. Or maybe it’s Emil from Robocop? Regardless of the inspiration, this looks to be something you wouldn’t want to meet in an abandoned police station.
Apart from Steam, Daymare: 1998 will be headed to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One after the PC release.
After launching last October on Steam, Assemble Entertainment and developer Tainted Pact are bringing their old-school survival horror game Flesh Made Fear to the PlayStation 5 next week on June 25.
Conceived by Michael Cosio, who also created Massacre at the Mirage, Terror at Oakheart and Suffer the Night (and is currently working on The Skin Stapler), Flesh Made Fear draws inspiration from the fixed-camera tension, puzzle-driven pacing, and scarce resources of classic Resident Evil games, while adding its own blend of body horror, conspiracy, and occult terror.
Players take on the role of an elite operative in the Reaper Intervention Platoon (R.I.P.), a covert task force deployed to neutralize Victor “The Dripper” Ripper—a brilliant but deranged former CIA agent. His sinister experiments have turned a desolate backwater town into a nightmare filled with grotesque monsters and mind-controlled thralls. Your mission is clear: eliminate Ripper, unravel his chilling secrets, and survive the horrors lurking in his mansion-turned-laboratory.
You can tackle the nightmare of The Dripper as one of two survivors, each with their own abilities and personal journey. Jack (greater health, smaller inventory) relies on grit and clever instincts to endure the horrors closing in around him, while Natalie (less health, larger inventory) meets the madness head-on with sharp resolve, quick wit, and relentless stamina. Both characters offers unique stats and storylines, enhancing replayability.
Vulnerability is the name of the game in Flesh Made Fear. By reintroducing mechanics like limited saves, a mix of fixed and dynamic camera angles, and restricted resources, the game forces players into a constant state of tension. Every decision – whether to fight, flee, or conserve ammunition – carries weight. This careful design, paired with grotesque visuals and a conspiratorial story, aims to deliver “an authentic yet modernized survival horror experience.”