At the Ukrainian Games Festival 2024, Ukrainian studio SoFarSoFun announced their new title—BEYONDER, a cooperative shooter that blends intense horror, roguelike elements, and nostalgic visual aesthetics reminiscent of X-Files and the late ’90s.
The game already has a Steam page, where interested players can explore the world of BEYONDER.
The developers reveal that the game is set in the late 1990s. Players will take on the roles of agents from a shadowy bureau, with the primary mission being to handle a catastrophic anomalous outbreak that occurred at the “Pine Grove” complex. However, what began as a routine mission to neutralize a paranormal threat quickly turned into a fight for survival.
Attention, Agents!
Effective immediately, you are assigned to ██████████ and ██████████ deployment.
Primary Objective: Like and retweet this post and follow our page to ███████ █████. #indiedevhour pic.twitter.com/aWUkJMPRrL
— Beyonder (@BeyonderGame) August 21, 2024
To survive, players must clear the complex within a limited time frame. Resources and ammunition are also finite, requiring careful planning and scavenging for essential supplies. The challenge is heightened by Entities hunting the players within the complex. These paranormal beings constantly change their behavior patterns and abilities. Some may disguise themselves as environmental elements, while others can abduct and reanimate the bodies of fallen agents to use them against the players. Entities can even eavesdrop on the players.
BEYONDER emphasizes the need for cooperation among players—overcoming the threats in the “Pine Grove” complex requires constant communication and teamwork. The developers have highlighted the following key features of the game:
- Expect the Unexpected: Each playthrough brings unforeseen events. Players start with limited information, and the environment and enemies are constantly evolving.
- Race Against Time: The mission has a time limit, and every decision made will have consequences.
- Unutterable Horror: BEYONDER immerses players in constant fear. The atmosphere is filled with dread: Entities lurk around, even a teammate may not be who they seem, and the unknown awaits around every corner.
- 90s Style: BEYONDER features a low-fi aesthetic that pays homage to classic shooters from the late ’90s, with the game’s events intentionally set in this era.
- Improvisation: The game demands quick decision-making due to limited time, restricted ammunition, and the need to constantly adapt strategies to effectively combat the Entities.
- Trust Issues: Communication within the team is crucial for success, but Entities may eavesdrop or disrupt conversations by disguising themselves as fallen agents. Players must continually verify who they are truly interacting with.
The release date for the game will be announced later. Remember, the Ukrainian Games Festival 2024 started on Steam on August 19 and will run until August 26. The festival page is available at this [link]. It features over 450 games created in Ukraine, including both well-known and popular titles as well as indie newcomers.
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