EMPTY SHELL: PROLOGUE (2023)

EMPTY SHELL: PROLOGUE immerses players in a chilling roguelite survival horror experience. Trapped within a derelict industrial facility on a remote Japanese island, you play as a volunteer thrust into a deadly "recovery operation" with a murky past. The facility, abandoned for decades, holds dark secrets that slowly unravel as you navigate its procedurally generated levels. Each death triggers a new volunteer, resetting equipment and map layouts, forcing you to adapt to randomized starting gear, enemy placement, and the layout of the environment. Explore the shadows of the corridors, battle grotesque creatures, and solve puzzles, as you uncover the facility's harrowing history through discovered logs and documents. This title deserves a place among Hyperstrange's best due to its intense atmosphere and innovative blend of roguelite and survival horror elements. The randomized nature of the gameplay ensures replayability and a unique experience with each run. The top-down perspective, combined with the darkness, enhances the feeling of vulnerability, creating a constant sense of dread. The promise of uncovering a compelling narrative through environmental storytelling, alongside the brutal combat and resource management, shows Hyperstrange's dedication to crafting a gripping and memorable experience.