'Scorn', an adventure game set in a "biomechanical universe", gets release window
Revealed during the Xbox Showcase last year, developer Ebb Software has provided a release window for its upcoming title Scorn. Described as an "atmospheric first-person adventure game" that is set in a "nightmarishly biomechanical universe", Scorn was, in fact, first announced as a Kickstarter project back in 2018. It now has an expected release window of October 2022 as per a new press release:
The Kickstarter campaign also provides more details about the game:
Features of Scorn include:
Cohesive lived-in world – Each region is a maze-like structure with various rooms and paths to discover. Living and breathing world, inhabited by many lifeforms, is yours to explore. But, be warned, for each action there is an equal and opposite reaction.
Environmental storytelling – All the storytelling happens in-game, with no cut-scenes to distract you from the grisly reality of the world you’re in. Remember to keep your eyes open – the game won’t show you any sympathy if you miss something important on your uneasy travels.
Creature behavior – Denizens of Scorn have their own twisted lives and personalities. They can be curious, afraid, hostile, neutral and anything in between. They will react and adapt to your actions and the changes you bring to their environment
Fight or flight – The game has different rules that you have yet to learn if you want to survive. You will have to think about when to fight and when to take cover and how your actions affect everything around you.
Inventory and ammo management – Defined and limited, it plays a big role in keeping the player in an even greater state of awareness throughout the whole game. Different play styles will be needed to advance.
Full body awareness – Players will experience better immersion being aware of the character’s body and movement. Interaction with the environment is realistic – objects are picked up with your hands, machines and instruments are operated by grabbing the controls and every action takes time.
Contextual puzzles – A few things will look familiar, as strange machinery merged with organic forms fills the scenery. Discover the secrets of this odd technology so you could progress further. Everything has a reason and purpose – you just need to work out what it is.
Scorn is expected to launch on Xbox series S|X and PC in October 2022.
SOURCE: GBAtemp Inbox
