Now here is something interesting. MystiveDev has informed us about its upcoming Unreal Engine 5-powered bodycam FPS horror game, Chasmal Fear. This game appears to have an art style similar to Doom 3. Or at least that’s the vibes I got from it. And below, you can find its latest gameplay trailer.
According to the developers, Chasmal Fear is story-driven game. Players will be able to explore an underwater facility, and their choices will heavily affect the entire playthrough including the ending. The game will also support co-op with 2 players. So, your choices will lead to different places in the underwater city. Some choices will lead to zones where you have to play stealthily, while others will require guns blazing.
I asked MystiveDev if the game will be a regular single-player or a roguelike/roguelite. After all, I really don’t like roguelike FPS games. I get it, it’s easier to develop them. However, as a gamer, I want story-driven games. So, good news everyone. The devs assured me Chasmal Fear will be a classic single-player game. So far, the game has three different endings. So, that’s a relief.
Chasmal Fear will also have randomized events. For instance, you can expect random sounds, scares, puzzles, and monsters spawning. Think of these events as what we saw in Dead Space. These events will be all based on chance. The devs also said there will also be a chance for the floor to break under your feet and drop you down in a set of levels you cannot go to otherwise. Pretty cool.
What’s also incredible here is that MystiveDev consists of two people. Yes, what you are about to see was created by two people. And, thanks to Unreal Engine 5, Charsmal Fear looks great. Okay okay, some animations are not that polished. Some of the particle effects also look kind of bad. And yes, it relies on the bodycam hype created by Unrecord. However, for a two-person team, it does look freaking amazing. This is an indie game, not a high-budget triple-A title. And, honestly, it may punch above its weight.
Oh, and for those wondering. MystiveDev has already released its first game, called Mirror Forge. Mirror Forge came out in 2022 and it’s got good reviews on Steam. Mirror Forge is a spooky first-person survival horror game. You can try out a demo for it too.
There is currently no ETA on when Chasmal Fear will come out. As always, though, we’ll be sure to keep you posted.
Enjoy the trailer!
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