


Their analysts broke it down and determined it was of intelligent origin. The message confounded Orochi scientists. These give players a reprieve from the tension as well as provide new game mechanics, upgrades to previous mechanics, and revelations in the story.Ī mysterious signal has been recorded coming from the red planet. To this end, scary moments are broken up with puzzles, exploration and discoveries. Lastly, scares wouldn’t be as effective without providing the player with a level of comfort and empowerment. These events serve as foreshadowing and to alsoĭisplay the condition of Shane’s faltering mental state. Them question what is real and what is not.Įxplore the Shane’s subconscious and discover background details of the game These events bend the player’s perception by making Will happen in the future, and information about things that should be Zone-out is a hallucination comprised of events from Shane’s past, things that Moons of Madness puts a unique spin on the madness theme with the zone-out mechanic. Sound effects and lighting compliments the narrative and delivers exactly the Resembling footsteps… We have gone to great length to ensure that the music, A drop of water hitting the ground, inexplicable creaking, something But since you cannot seeĪnything out of the ordinary, your ears will try to pick up on the faintest of Terrifying will automatically heighten your senses. Through a seemingly empty hallway, minutes after having experienced something Monsters, black ichor and decay, writhing tentacles and fleshy aesthetics act Set up a terrifying premise that keeps the player on edge. Hallucinations, atmospheric settings, haunting sounds and unexplained mysteries Gone about using a combination of both psychological and visceral horror. Martian.” Many of the tools and equipment seen in-game are based on whatĪstronauts would use, and this level of realism is important to increase Scientific realism, we looked at NASA-reports, as well as the Andy Weir novel “The When things start to go wrongĪnd you come to the realization that your nightmare is about to come true,īeing stuck on Mars leaves you with little choice. Technician stationed on a research facility on the Red Planet, you awaken fromĪn ominous dream to go about your daily tasks.

Upon its victims serve as an inspiration and can be seen in the narrative,Īs a contrast to Lovecraft’s famed archaic style and setting, we set the stage Supernatural cosmic horrors that inflict insanity and feelings of helplessness

Lovecraft has been a big influence for this project. Eerie sounds, lighting, and well-placed jump scares allĬontribute to creating this kind of a memorable experience, but for Moons of Madness we haveĪlso used several other methods to create a unique and terrifying atmosphere.Īnd foremost, we had to create the right backdrop. Overcome obstacles using computers, electrical systems, rovers, solar panels and more, then go beyond the outpost and explore the darker side of Mars.Psychological horror game should have scares that linger long after you’ve putĭown your controller. Terrifying visions and monstrous apparitions will make you question what is real and what is not as the very fabric of reality threatens to tear at the seams.Įxplore the darker side of Mars Navigate a functioning Mars base in a game that uses non-fiction elements to immerse players in a believable setting. Visions, hallucinations – or is that even what it is? Is this real… or are you slowly descending into madness? Experience true cosmic horrorWith your only hope of rescue hundreds of thousands of miles away, you will be forced to explore the real-world fears of isolation and paranoia, enhanced with supernatural elements and cosmic horror. You begin seeing and hearing things that aren’t there. Crucial systems are malfunctioning, the greenhouse is filled with a strange mist and the rest of your team has yet to return from their EVA mission. Soon you discover strange and unusual setbacks. Your job is simply to keep the lights on until the transport ship Cyrano arrives bringing with it a new team to take over your duties. You are Shane Newehart, an engineer stationed at Trailblazer Alpha and your security clearance means you are completely unaware of the existence of the mysterious signal. In secret, the corporation began construction of Trailblazer Alpha, a state-of-the-art Mars research outpost designed to identify the true nature of the message. Orochi management immediately concluded that the discovery was too sensitive for public knowledge and moved to keep it hidden. About This Game A mysterious signal has been recorded coming from the red planet.
