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Face Killer Robot Clowns and Giant Spiders in NOPE CHALLENGE on April 25
Heights, clowns, spiders and more come to life in this immersive psychological VR game
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April 9, 2024
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[This unedited press release is made available courtesy of Game Developer and its partnership with notable game PR-related resource Games Press]
Happy Manic :
Raleigh, NC - 4/9/2024 - Happy Manic LLC is releasing NOPE CHALLENGE, a psychological VR game based on facing phobias with various intensity levels, on April 25, 2024. The game features immersive challenges designed to empower players while they manage their intense fight, flight and freeze responses to 40+ phobias. The game can be wishlisted on the Meta Store.
NOPE CHALLENGE is an exhilarating VR psychological nail-biter that allows you to confront popular phobias, from the menacing presence of clowns and spiders to the thrill of towering heights. The game presents nine challenges sorted into light, moderate, and extreme intensities, allowing for a customizable approach to what you may fear the most. The NOPE Button provides a swift escape to the Breather Space, a serene retreat with activities to help you relax, recharge, collect rewards and even learn more about the 40+ phobias contained in NOPE CHALLENGE from the Phobia Kiosk.
Engage your fight, flight and freeze responses with NOPE CHALLENGE, where each decision shapes your path through intense phobias all while exposing hidden clues that tease a larger, mysterious narrative behind the challenges.
Key Features:
Intense NOPE CHALLENGES: Choose from any of the 9 available NOPE CHALLENGES with tailored intensity levels; LIGHT eases you in, MODERATE increases AI interaction, and EXTREME gets your heart racing and pushes you to the limit.
Phobias Everywhere: Besides the thrills of Heights, Clowns and Spiders, there are triggers to 40+ additional phobias.
The NOPE Button & Breather Space: These unique features ensure a balanced experience, allowing you to rest, relax, recharge or explore before heading back in or choosing a completely different challenge to jump into.
Advanced Dynamic AI: Experience never-the-same encounters with AI-driven adversaries in MODERATE and EXTREME levels, enhancing dynamic gameplay and replayability.
Empower Yourself: Embrace or escape your phobias and fears in NOPE CHALLENGE, where each choice shapes your path, making every scream uniquely yours.
Share Your Scare: NOPE CHALLENGE promotes screen sharing, so friends and family can watch as you delve into the nightmares.
NOPE CHALLENGE will be available on Meta on April 25th and can be wishlisted now. For more information, visit Happy Manic LLC on Twitter, YouTube, and the official website. The official press kit can be found here.
About Happy Manic LLC
Happy Manic is a game development company that's all about fun, laughter, and a touch of insanity! The experienced team of developers based in Raleigh, NC has been creating immersive PC, console, VR, and AR games for over 20 years. Their next title, NOPE CHALLENGE, delves into the psychology behind confronting phobias with AI-driven creatures designed to test players' fight or flight response. For more information, visit happymanic.com.
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