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Madmind Studio to Collaborate With Black Rat Studio on Story-Driven Horror Title ‘HELP ME!’
In addition to working away at Paranoid and Tormentor, Madmind Studio is also now in collaboration with developer Black Rat Studio on a new IP. As reported by Rely On Horror, Madmind will publish HELP ME!, a story-driven first-person horror title with stealth puzzle elements for PC via Steam.
Powered by Unreal Engine 5, HELP ME! is set in present-day Moscow, Russia, and follows a man named Maxim as he tries to find his missing father. The only connection to his father’s disappearance is Maxim’s mysterious nightmares. However, as more family secrets are revealed, the more the line between dreams and reality blurs.
At the moment, the game is still in its infancy (though you can check out the initial screenshots of the game over at Rely On Horror). The plan right now is to have a Kickstarter in mid-2022, where players will decide how expansive HELP ME! will become. Backers will also get access to a demo of the game to gain an overall sense of the project.
Meanwhile, you’ll be able to get a glimpse of HELP ME! later this week, when the game will be shown during the MADNIGHT 2021: Horror Showcase on December 16, a collaboration between Rely On Horror, Madmind Studio, and several developers. In addition to HELP ME!, the event will also include peeks at Paranoid, Tormentor, and other titles from Madmind.
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Sega’s Dreamcast to Live Again with Brand-New Survival Horror Title ‘White Creek’ [Trailer]
The fate of Sega’s Dreamcast was the unfortunate product of a handful of key events, and despite its short lifespan, it rightfully still holds a place in many fans’ hearts. PixelHeart are a group of said fans, who have been working away at developing a new game for the Dreamcast in their survival horror title, White Creek. And even if you don’t own a Dreamcast, the team is also working to port the game to modern consoles, as well as Steam. They’ll be launching a Kickstarter campaign soon to assist with development.
White Creek casts players as Alicia Morelli, a freelance exorcist who’s drawn to the eponymous town of White Creek. At first it was only rumors, but soon the townspeople were turning on each other in unexplained outbursts of violence. The violence spread, and those who were unable to leave remain in hiding . . . or are no longer themselves.
The possessed that Alicia will encounter can still be saved, but not all. You can choose to free them from their curse, or kill them. However, in exorcising them, you run the risk of losing your own soul.
Alicia has several weapons at her disposal, in addition to her psychic powers. These abilities allow her to detect spiritual anomalies, whether they are found within the possessed or hidden throughout the environment. She can also capture and record them using her mobile phone, a crucial tool for exploration, investigation, and puzzle-solving.