While Silent Hill enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating the release of the Silent Hill 2 remake this October, fans might want to turn their attention to Hollowbody, a new horror game that evokes the classic feel of PS2-era titles like Resident Evil and Silent Hill. Take a look at the trailer below and see why we are excited for it.
Hollowbody stands out through the use of its unique setting- a cyberpunk city that brings a technological edge to its haunting atmosphere. The recently released trailer reveals that the game will launch on September 12 for PC, available on both Steam and GOG. The gameplay is designed with fixed camera angles, resource management, and challenging puzzles, all of which aim to satisfy players’ nostalgia for the horror classics of the early 2000s era, akin to the original Silent Hill and Resident Evil trilogies.
It’s been 12 days since Sasha left.
You talked about it, you argued about it and you even laughed about it. Anybody in their right mind knew going to that place was a death wish, a one-way trip to the end of the line. But Sasha wasn’t one to scare easily, she wanted answers and there was only one place those answers held any truth. Her mind was already made up, you just didn’t expect her to do it without you.
Twelve sleepless nights later and you finally get the call. Tax has found someone, A border security suit looking to make some extra credits on the down-low. He can get you clearance, a two hour window to fly into the zone, find Sasha and get the hell out of there.
You make your way across the exclusion zone but something’s wrong. The nav’s running in circles and you’re losing altitude. Before you know it a blinding white fills the sky. The dash goes dark and your hover drops out of the air like a lead balloon, slamming into the paved streets below.
You wake to the acrid smell of an electrical fire, rain pounding on the cracked windshield. You’re surrounded by the crumbling remains of what were once considered homes.
FEATURES:
- Classic survival horror gameplay inspired by early 2000s horror titles.
- Cinematic blend of dynamic and fixed camera angles.
- Logic puzzles, resource management and limited combat with a focus on narrative and exploration.
- Full voice acting (though the trailer makes it sound fairly amateur).
- An emphasis on strong world building set in a dystopian near-future.
- Carefully paced save points ensure tension is maintained whilst respecting the player’s time.
- Difficulty options to aid players who prefer exploration over combat.
- Post-game unlocks and features.
There seems to be an increase in development focus on the PS1 and PS2 era of survival horror games that are coming out from indie devs and we are all for it. Crow Country, also available over on Steam, is another title that captures the look, feel, and vibe of the original Silent Hill and Resident evil from the early 2000s and it seems as though Hollowbody is aiming to lean into that as well. Though from the looks of it, Hollowbody appears to pay respect and homage a little closer to Silent Hill 2 which makes it all the more excellent by design.
Hollowbody comes to Steam and GOG on September 12th, less than a month from now. And we can’t wait to jump into it. And its already on our Steam Wishlist so we can dive into it on launch day. Here’s hoping its as good as it looks.
