Still Wakes the Deep – A Haunting Psychological Horror Experience
About the Game: Still Wakes the Deep is a highly anticipated psychological horror game developed by The Chinese Room, renowned for their work on titles like Dear Esther, Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture, and Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs. Published by Secret Mode Limited, this game immerses players in a chilling tale set in the remote and dangerous environment of an offshore oil rig. The game was released in June 2024.
Plot: Set in 1975, Still Wakes the Deep places players in the shoes of Cameron “Caz” McLeary, a skilled electrician whose life takes a dark turn when he joins the crew on the Beira D oil rig. The platform suffers a catastrophic accident, plunging Caz and his coworkers into the icy North Sea. After their rescue, Caz returns to the now-collapsing rig to help his fellow survivors and unravel the mystery of a supernatural threat lurking beneath the waves. The contaminated oil may have transformed his coworkers into something far more sinister.
Gameplay Mechanics: The game offers a blend of atmospheric exploration and survival horror, with a focus on narrative and immersion:
- Exploration and Survival: Navigate the damaged oil rig, solve environmental puzzles, and gather clues about the underwater menace. Avoiding enemies is crucial, as there are no combat mechanics—Caz can only run, jump, climb, and hide.
- Stealth and Strategy: The absence of combat emphasizes stealth and evasion. Use strategy to avoid dangerous entities and navigate the rig’s treacherous conditions.
- Story-Driven Experience: Engage with a rich narrative driven by the setting’s eerie ambiance and disturbing lore. The game emphasizes exploration and story over combat, offering a psychological horror experience.
Key Features:
- From the Creators of Classic Horror Games: Experience the latest creation from The Chinese Room, known for their impactful narrative-driven games.
- Atmospheric Setting: Discover the chilling story set on the Beira D oil rig, with its grim and haunting atmosphere.
- Immersive Mechanics: Walk, run, jump, and climb through the deteriorating rig, using stealth to avoid dangers.
- Stunning Audio-Visual Design: Enjoy top-notch graphics, sound design, and a haunting soundtrack by Jason Graves, enhancing the game’s psychological horror elements.
Prepare for a deeply immersive horror experience with Still Wakes the Deep, where every corner of the oil rig holds secrets and dangers that test your resolve and sanity.
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