Safe Room is a weekly horror video game discussion podcast with new episodes every Monday on So join us this week as we further unpack more of LIDAR.EXE, do a deep dive on Scanner Sombre, and even make some time to chat about Gamescom 2022 announcements! Building upon the lidar environmental mapping mechanic of the latter, while placing a more significant emphasis on horror, allows LIDAR.EXE to stand on its merit. KenForest avoids this common pitfall with LIDAR.EXE in his horrifying homage to 2017’s Scanner Sombre from developer Introversion Software. And time and time again, we’ve seen homages that use that inspiration as a crutch rather than implementing their unique creativity.

Vision tends to weaken over time for most. Drawing direct inspiration from a predecessor while forging one’s identity from that inspiration is a tricky balance. So how does reading in the dark affect your eyes According to most eye doctors, it wont cause lasting damage. Eyes in the Dark launches on Steam July 14th.īefore diving into this week’s discussion, be sure to check out last week’s discussion on The Evil Within 2 ! Steam Next Fest kicks off on June 13th, running in tandem with Summer Games Fest, which starts later today. Eyes in the Dark is a throwback to the mid to late 90's when films like McPherson Tapes and dare I say it, Blair Witch Project came out to shock the audiences, and above all, left people talking about them long after they had finished. At the same time, you’ll also be uncovering powerful new perks to help you, but as a double-edged sword, they carry a corresponding weakness. And as you’d expect, the farther you progress, the more difficult the game becomes. Seeing as this is a “roguelight”, each run through the Eyes in the Dark will be different. You’ll also uncover new items and weapons that will help you on your quest, and change the way you play. In addition to your flashlight, you’re armed with a slingshot to defeat enemies. The only way to get through it all is with Victoria’s flashlight, which you’ll use to cut through the darkness and illuminate your path through the mansion. The game is entirely made up of stylized monochromatic art. What really makes Eyes in the Dark stand out is its aesthetic. Armed with your flashlight and slingshot, Victoria must enter the mansion, drive back the darkness, and save her grandad. That darkness has given way to monsters overrunning Bloom Manor, who have taken Victoria’s grandad, Victor. Victoria’s family mansion, Bloom Manor, has been consumed by darkness. Before that, however, Under the Stairs will be debuting the game’s demo during Steam Next Fest.Įyes in the Dark is an action platformer centering on protagonist Victoria Bloom. And developer Under the Stairs has one such title in Eyes in the Dark, a stylized action “roguelight” (you’ll see) game that’s set to be released next month on Steam. We’re always up for a game involving a haunted house.

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