A new first-person shooter, titled Everdark: Undead Apocalypse, is just days away from its release, scheduled for October 24. This gothic game has been developed as a joint project between teachers and students of ESDIP, a renowned art school in Spain, with the aim of providing students with a complete experience in video game creation. The development of the title has taken approximately two years, and its director expressed that they want each student to be able to present a finished product by the end of their training.
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Everdark: Undead Apocalypse presents itself as a deliberately challenging game, with no difficulty selector option, focused on resource management and intense action, drawing inspiration from classics like Doom and Wolfenstein. The proposal has been described as a “boomer shooter” in a humorous tone by the team, even though they consider the term “almost offensive.” The game is designed so that each of its three chapters features independent stories, although they will share a common universe and diverse characters.
Developed in Unreal Engine 5, its aesthetic evokes 80s horror cinema and part of its soundtrack has been composed by team members, aiming to create a nostalgic atmosphere. The combat against vampires will be one of the keys to gameplay, combining traditional survival horror elements such as item management and puzzles, although action has been prioritized.
The design of the enemies reflects an original approach, where vampires have distinctive characteristics and variations that could range from the classic to the unexpected. With a release that is expected to be well received, the team is alert to the possibility of developing future chapters, whose continuity will depend on the performance of this first segment in the market.
