Are you tired of overused settings in horror games? Do you wish that more devs would focus on art direction as much as they do graphical fidelity? Does the idea of wandering through a world where you're not sure whether everything looks like a rib-cage or a penis entice you? Then look no further than SCORN, a twisted adventure through a world made of the late H. R. Giger's darkest wet dreams. Since the game's announcement, the developers at Ebb Software have been tight-lipped about the progress on their project, which has led some to believe that work has in fact come to a halt. However, this past Labor Day, the team decided to grace us with a look at their work so far, releasing a new gameplay-heavy trailer featuring something more than mere snippets and clips showcasing the game's stellar art design. Of particular note is the obvious survival-horror bend to the mechanics, with ammo and reloading being things to be conserved, and puzzle-solving using the bizarre bio-machinery around you acting as a significant chunk of the experience. Also, while enemies are clearly present, they do not appear to be always hostile, suggesting a certain amount of stealth will be part of the experience. This brief look is extremely heartening, demonstrating that despite the fears of some, Scorn is more than just a beautifully ugly collection of 3-D modelling projects. With luck, the devs will take full advantage of the alien environment to enhance the horror aspect of the experience. After all, Giger's work is more than just bizarre (or even nausea-inducing); it's suggestive and unsettling, and most importantly, disruptive of expectations. Nothing gets players jumping in fright and shouting expletives like playing with their preconceptions. Hopefully, the first part of this two-part experience, titled 'Dasein' will live up to it's twisted looks when it releases in 2018. Until then, you can watch the full trailer below! Also, the game now has its own page on Steam, so be sure to add it to your wishlist if you're interested! Nothing encourages quality work from indie teams like pubic interest!
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