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‘Dead County’ Throws Back to More PS1-Era Survival Horror Goodness
Sure, Daymare: 1998 was a good modern fan-made take on classic Resident Evil 2, but what about those of us who want the good old days of low-poly characters and tank controls? Never fear, as Blake McKinnon has something for you in Dead County. Available for free on itch.io, Dead Country is a survival horror game that checks all the boxes from PS1 horror classics like Resident Evil and Silent Hill, while also throwing in the granddaddy of them all, Alone in the Dark.
Dead County has you playing as a delivery driver who, after an accident involving his van and one of the undead, has to make his way home through a town overrun by zombies. Just like during the height of the survival horror boom, the game uses tank controls (hold a button to aim, press a button to fire, etc.), fixed camera angles, and has a heavy emphasis on inventory management. The game even throws in a nod to the first Resident Evil game (somewhat) with the bad voice acting, but it’s more “muh muh muhmuhmuh” than actual words.
Seriously though, if you’re looking for that “blast from the past” feeling, Dead County is definitely going to give that to you.
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‘System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary’ Now Available on the Nintendo Switch 2; Free Upgrade Available
Nightdive Studios has given Nintendo Switch 2 fans some love when it comes to System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary. Previously released for the original Switch, players can now grab the Switch 2 version from the Nintendo eShop. Or, if you already own the Switch version, you can grab the Switch 2 version as a free upgrade! There’s even a 40% discount on now until June 23.
Initially launching for PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Humble Store on last June, System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster eventually made it to the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Switch the next month. The Switch 2 version of the game offers enhanced resolution, higher fram rate, and support for mouse control.
Set 42 years after the events of the first game, it’s the year 2114. As you awake from cryo sleep on the FTL ship Von Braun, you are unable to remember who or where you are… and something has gone terribly wrong. Hybrid mutants and deadly robots roam the halls while the cries from the remaining crew reverberate through the cold hull of the ship. SHODAN, a rogue AI bent on the destruction of mankind has taken over and it’s up to you to stop her.
Delve through the corridors of the derelict ship Von Braun and immerse yourself in the story rich atmosphere and environments. Explore deck by deck and unravel the horrifying fate of the Von Braun and her crew.