Don’t underestimate this “third” sci-fi survival horror -apkrig
The sci-fi survival horror Negative Atmosphere should be nothing new for Vortex readers. We have repeatedly addressed this spiritual successor to Dead Space, even though it arises in the knowledge of more modest conditions than, for example, The Callisto Protocol, which is a new game from the co-author of the Dead Space series. Now we can return to the Negative Atmosphere, because the title has received a new trailer. The three and a half minute long gameplay trailer leaves no one in doubt where Sunscorched Studios are inspired, even though they are slowly starting to find their own style.
This is a third person scary action that will trap players on the TRH Rusanov ship. The main character Samuel Edwards has to stand up to his former colleagues, who have turned into monsters as a result of a mysterious infection. He is running out of time and danger lurks at every step of the large ship. Not only physical condition plays an important role, but also mental health and perception of reality. Every decision we make should have a direct impact on Samuel.
And we must also know his values and morals, because even that will affect his mental state and the way he reacts to the surrounding events. Unlike the Dead Space saga, however, we will be terrified not only by mutated and mutilated people, but often also by machines and robots that have turned from obedient servants into murderous predators. While Isaac Clarke was an engineer, Samuel Edwards is the Chief Medical Officer of TRH Rusanov and as such is familiar with medicine and injuries. According to the authors, knowledge of medicine should be key to its survival.
Originally a one-man project, it has evolved into a team of about fifteen people working under the banner of Sunscorched Studios. Negative Atmosphere will be their debut. According to them, the authors want to create a dark psychological horror with a distinctive audiovisual design. So far, the game is only aimed at the PC, but according to the developers, it could also reach the console. If they find a suitable partner. But they can’t guarantee it. The title is powered by Epic’s Unreal Engine. The team focuses exclusively on the story single and does not plan any cooperation or any other form of multiplayer.
The game, which acted primarily as an imitator of Dead Space, becomes a project with its own identity. And that’s something he’ll need.
If you like the project, you can support it on Patreon. It is possible to contribute from 5 to 20 dollars per month. In exchange, in addition to exclusive materials, you can look forward to access to non-public versions of the game. It is not yet clear whether there will be a public demo. On the contrary, the authors assure that the title will not be burdened by any microtransactions or lootboxes.
As already mentioned, the vision of the Negative Atmosphere is gradually growing, but it is also evolving. The game, which thus acted primarily as an imitator of Dead Space, becomes a project with its own identity. And that’s something he’ll need when the official remake of The Callisto Protocol is on the horizon. Of course, it remains a matter of course that the game is based on the same patterns as the sci-fi horror movies Alien, Horizon of Events or Thing.
In addition to the mentioned trailer, you can also look at the new developer diary. Negative Atmosphere does not have a release date yet.
