Hollowbody exhibits us that, even when we’ve flying automobiles and fancy futuristic tech, there are nonetheless loads of unsettling issues awaiting us on the periphery of ‘civilization’.
Mica can get you all types of issues on the down-low. Sadly for her and her (now lacking) companion, that additionally means they tackle dangerous jobs. A type of duties left Mica’s companion lacking within the exclusion zone, a spot crammed with disturbed beings that lies exterior the shining metal partitions of the futuristic world they dwell in. Mica will get an opportunity to go in and search for her companion, however when her flying automotive breaks down, she’ll want to search out some method to escape.
This recreation undoubtedly takes inspiration from traditional horror like Resident Evil and Silent Hill, seeing you gathering instruments and weapons as you information Mica by way of winding streets crammed with all types of weird beasts. Having restricted instruments and plenty of enemies coming for you makes for some tense escapes as you search for your good friend and a method out.
Whereas this all sounds actually acquainted, one thing concerning the futuristic backdrop for the setting provides it this neat twist that I don’t see in lots of horror video games. There’s such a separation between the futuristic world and this decayed one that you simply actually really feel this sense of descending right into a hellish place that feels far exterior of, but so near, your individual. Whereas we could frequently give you new expertise to make lives simpler, we’re all nonetheless greater than able to walling off struggling and ignoring it.
Hollowbody is a superb throwback to my favourite period in online game horror that additionally has some fascinating issues to say about how our expertise and modernity haven’t modified the methods during which we regularly bury issues moderately than repair them.
Hollowbody will likely be made obtainable right this moment on GOG and Steam.
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