Negative Atmosphere is an upcoming sci-fi survival horror game on Steam that seems to take heavy inspiration from the Dead Space series. It was first announced in 2019 by English indie developer Sunscorched Studios, who have pledged to capture the hopelessness of being lost in space with no rescue in sight.
Early descriptions of Negative Atmosphere’s plot indicate that players will take control of Samuel Edwards, a medic aboard a large spaceship named the TRH Rusanov. When a mysterious virus starts to infect the ship’s crew and turn them into rampaging monsters, Edwards will have to journey across the darkened halls of the derelict vessel using a mixture of stealth and limited weaponry – all while trying not to succumb to the madness himself. This premise is notably very similar to that of EA’s franchise, which saw Dead Space engineer named Isaac Clarke fighting for his life against a monstrous hoard known as the Necromorphs across three games. Sure enough, Negative Atmosphere’s latest trailer looks to capture that same level of terror.
On Monday, Sunscorched Studios posted a new trailer for Negative Atmosphere, one that shows off the chilling indie title’s survival-based gameplay. Edwards is shown wearily navigating the darkened halls of the TRH Rusanov, armed with a spacesuit and a small handgun. The firearm proves little comfort against the Necromorph-like creatures infesting the ship, as one soon attacks Edwards as he makes his rounds. Edwards is forced to physically beat the monster to death with his bare hands before making his way to an armored suit of some kind. Any protection this provides proves to be fleeting though, as it suddenly starts to malfunction – leaving Edwards vulnerable to the creatures as the trailer ends.
Negative Atmosphere comes right at the same time Dead Space is set to make a comeback with a brand-new reimagining of the original Dead Space. EA and developer Visceral Games have promised that this new Dead Space reboot will go back to the basics of the franchise after the disappointment of 2013’s Dead Space 3. This new Dead Space game will feature improved Zero Gravity sections and a newly revamped dismemberment system that will allow Isaac to tear Necromorphs apart in more gruesome detail than ever before. Additionally, content and features that were cut from the original series might be featured, and original Isaac Clarke voice actor will reprise his role as the troubled engineer up against a nightmarish force beyond any imagination.
Only time will tell if Negative Atmosphere can deliver the same chills as Dead Space, but the game’s latest trailer has all the makings of a decent survival horror indie title – such as long, darkened hallways, sudden jump scares, and an overall sense of dread as players remain ever-vigilant against a monstrous foe that can strike at any time. Negative Atmosphere is currently listed on Steam, but a possible release date hasn’t been announced yet.
Source: Sunscorched Studios/YouTube
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