Post-Soviet horror seems to be picking up in terms of popularity, what with titles S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 and Atomic Heart on the way, and Chernobylite already out in the wild. Indie developer
Ensk Studio has decided to wade into things with their own game Evil Next Door, their newly-announced first-person survival game that you can currently wishlist on Steam.
Evil Next Door takes place in the post-Soviet town of Ensk, where a deadly epidemic has people turning into ravenous lunatics. This has resulted in the town being cut off from the outside world, and the government ordering a quarantine with a “shoot on sight” in place. With supplies running low, you take control of one of several people as you try to survive while working to escape Ensk.
The game works like this: A player controls their shelter, and the several characters living in it, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. You can choose one of them, equip him or her at your discretion and then head out to explore the streets to look for supplies, while the other characters cook food and craft equipment. You can jump between any of these characters at any time.
What’s really cool is that during the game, you will stumble upon other players online doing what you’re doing. You can either help or hinder them in their own struggle, just like they could do the same with you. You’ll also be meeting a variety of NPCs, which Ensk Studio is planning to ensure that each playthrough will allow you to meet different characters in different circumstances.
Oh, and do keep in mind that whomever you meet, you need to protect them, as every character’s death in the game is permanent. But even losing all of your characters will result in opening up a new story to you that allows you to potentially start again.
At the moment, Evil Next Door only has a reveal trailer and a simple website. You can wishlist the game on Steam, however.
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