Independent developer Naughty Cow has revealed their first Survival Horror title, SUFFOCATE. In addition, they’ve also announced an October 23 release date for the first-person title that revolves around family relationships, a mysterious cult, and the greed that permeates human nature.
Launching on Steam, SUFFOCATE is set in present day Taiwan, where the player finds themself in the Lin family residence, where players will slowly uncover the horrifying truth and witness what happens when everything goes wrong. According to the press release, the game doesn’t shy away from violence, gore, faith, and sex as the story centers around family relationships. As the story unfolds, players will engage in stealth mechanics, parkour, and puzzle-solving. At the same time, players will experience conflicts that arise from different characters’ perspectives, all the while being chased by angry ghosts that seem eerily familiar.
According to the devteam, SUFFOCATE is inspired by a variety of horror games and movies, and references important incidents in recent Taiwanese history to design the overarching storyline, such as the “Snails without Shells” movement and the Liu Pang-yu murder. Some other inspirations include 2017’s The Bold, the Corrupt, and the Beautiful by Yang Ya-che, Island of Greed, Double Vision, the “On Children” TV series and more.
The team explains their enjoyment of horror comes from amplifying human senses “to the extreme,” immersing the player in a tense and thrilling atmosphere, and of course, conquering your fears and coming out alive.
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