Viral horror game Don't Scream requires a microphone and has a cruel game rule: if you scream, you die. New horror game Don't Scream takes its name literally. While the found footage horror genre may be a little dated for films and television, it's still being explored in interesting ways for video games, and the upcoming Don't Scream, seems like a creative take on the premise.
We've seen the reveal of Don't Scream with a new gameplay video, showcasing the incredibly disturbing premise, all displayed in a propulsive '90s footage style.
Made by indie developer Joure & Joe, Don't Scream is both the name of the game and, indeed, survival is the primary goal. Placing you in the role of a castaway lost in the mysterious Pineview Forest, you'll need to survive and escape the eerie environment while avoiding the invisible forces pursuing you – and you can't scream or make a sudden noise as you try to survive.
To play Don't Scream, you'll need a microphone and a quiet area. Although you can speak in a hushed whisper, yelling, screaming, or screaming when you encounter some of the game's scary moments will cause the game to end instantly. You can try tweaking the settings to make the game more forgiving, but the developers say they hope players stick to the rules so as not to "spoil the excitement."
According to the Steam page, the game will only be 18 minutes long and will feature random encounters and scares to change up each run. Also, time and progression will only happen when your character is in motion, so crouching down and waiting for the worst to pass is not an option.
The developers behind Don't Scream, which is set to launch in early access later this year, have released a roadmap of plans for the game in the future, which include adding new lore, more "dynamic horror" genres, and new objectives that expand the jungle's setting.
Don't Scream is a pretty clever take on horror's popular found footage conceit. It brings to mind Rockstar Games' Manhunt; This is another survival horror game that uses microphones to monitor players' voices and breathing, which enemies can detect. This game is also a prime choice for streamers looking for a new game to play with this audience and can lead to unexpected excitement.
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