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2007 Nintendo DS Title ‘Dementium: The Ward’ Headed to Steam
Developer Atooi is reaching back to bring PC gamers a blast from the past with the Nintendo DS game Dementium: The Ward. Announced on X, there’s no release date as of yet (other than “soon”, according to Atooi), but you can wishlist the game now on Steam.
Originally released on the Nintendo DS way back in 2007 by developer Renegade Kid, Dementium: The Ward will apparently be “remastered” for the Steam release, with “enhanced visuals, smoother controls, and the same relentless atmosphere that made it infamous.” Most likely, this will be the port that originally appeared on the PlayStation last year.
The story sees players step into the shoes of William Redmoor, who wakes up alone in a derelict hospital with no memory of how he got there. William soon discovers that he’s not alone in the hospital, as grotesque creatures roam the hall. While battling said creatures with nothing but improvised weapons and your wits, you’ll unravel the mystery of just how William ended up in the hospital.
You can also find Dementium: The Ward on the Nintendo Switch, as well as the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4.
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LKA Delves Deeper Into the Horror of ‘When Sirens Fall Silent’ in New Presentation [Video]
During the Day of the Devs: Summer Game Fest Edition, publisher Wired Productions and developer LKA released a three-minute developer presentation for psychological horror game When Sirens Fall Silent, offering players a deeper look into the mystery, characters, and unsettling world of the upcoming psychological thriller.
Following two creative story-based cinematic reveals (which you can watch here and here) that introduced the game’s atmosphere, themes, and central mystery, LKA Founder and Director Luca Dalcò guides viewers further into the world of the forgotten people, revealing more of what awaits players as they uncover the truth behind a series of kidnappings and murders.
From the creators of Martha is Dead, When Sirens Fall Silent casts players as Mila, a policewoman in early 1990s Rome, Italy. Haunted by a past she’s desperate to escape, Mila is thrust into a high-profile case of kidnappings and murders. As the investigation unravels, you must not only save her from herself, but also from being consumed by the violence, mystery and confusion.
Featuring a branching, multi-layered narrative dialogue system, with a huge focus on verbal and emotional interaction, investigation and subsequent choices, players will be faced with difficult real-world topics. LKA aims to “pull no punches” with its story, but also hints at a few surprises along the way.
When Sirens Fall Silent is currently in development for PC via Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store.