Experience the beginning of the end of Cypress Ridge in this ‘90s survival horror nightmare at the dawn of the zombie outbreak.
RPG Gamers summary“Outbreak: Shades of Horror Chromatic Split”, slated for release by Dead Drops’ Studios, promises to redefine the boundaries of narrative-driven next-generation survival horror games. This installment, a prologue to the forthcoming “Outbreak: Shades of Horror”, revisits the eerie locales of Cypress Ridge in 1999.
The game’s protagonist is a veteran police officer named Lydia who is thrown into a race against time through the city’s labyrinthine sewers system. Her goal is not only to survive but to spread the truth of what provoked the apocalyptic outbreak. However, players must tread carefully. Among the obstacles lurking in the darkness are not just your usual sludge and vermin.
“Shades of Horror Chromatic Split” promises a deeply layered story mode characterized by extensive exploration and nerve-wracking plot twists. Influenced by the classic survival horrors of the 90s, it combines pulse-pounding action with immersive and spine-chilling environments.
Combat in the game is gut-wrenching, defined by a diverse range of firearms, explosives, and melee weaponry. In addition to battling through droves of the undead, players will also need to vanquish fearsome gigantic monsters to survive.
Key to the game’s experience are its challenging puzzles and optional side quests, which reward players with essential supplies upon completion. Players must also effectively manage their limited inventory, reinforcing the critical importance of scrounging for supplies for their survival.
“Outbreak: Shades of Horror Chromatic Split” embraces a broad spectrum of skill levels, featuring six hair-raising difficulty modes. Furthermore, once the main campaign has been completed, bonus extras and minigames provide additional adrenaline-fueled challenges.
A standout feature of the game is the flexibility it offers in gameplay perspective. Players can toggle between an over-the-shoulder third-person mode and an immersive first-person mode during gameplay.
In terms of visuals, Unreal Engine 5 beautifully renders the game’s horror aesthetics. This game promises to bring a new level of eerie realism to the survival horror genre. Keep an eye out for it in the future.
