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OldYacht Announcing NIKTOPHOBIA Demo release

Demo released.

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October 12, 2024

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OldYacht Studio :

October 14, 2024 - OldYacht is excited to announce the release of NIKTOPHOBIA Demo, a co-op sci-fi horror game, now available on Steam.


Gather your friends, prepare your gear, and dive into an atmospheric world filled with suspense, exploration, and adrenaline-pumping encounters. The demo features:

 

  • Single-player and Co-op Modes: Play alone or with friends.

  • Challenging Objectives: Gather and analyse alien bio-samples while navigating terrifying environments.

  • Atmospheric Audio and Visuals: Immerse yourself in the haunting sounds and sights of an abandoned space facility.

  • VR support: Game supports VR via OpenXR on Steam.


Join the adventure on October 14! Download the demo on Steam and get ready to face your fears.

Gameplay Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HjUMWtKlA4


About NIKTOPHOBIA:

You are part of the biological and chemical threat prevention team, your mission is to gather, isolate and deliver alien bio-samples for further analysis. Your team is sent to a chemical research and development facility based on a space station. It is reported that recently had multiple power core failures then stopped communicating.


Key features:

 

  • Environment. The contrast between dynamically changing smoothly lit environments, pitch black darkness and threatening emergency lights combined with realistic graphics and sounds ensure an immersive experience that will keep you in tension. 

  • Persistent threat. AI is made in such a way that it is always physically present and reachable, planning actions and identifying unknown sources of disturbance. Based on the player's actions it will decide whether the player is hostile.

  • Power management. Plan your journey through the intricate corridors. Choose which part of the station will be lit with respect to power or use personal equipment to light your way.

  • Reward system. If the mission is complete in any possible way, the in game points will be distributed between the players. 

  • Co-op. Play alongside your friends with up to 4 players.

  • Teamwork. distribute your responsibilities in a way to maximise your reward.

  • Compatibility. NIKTOPHOBIA supports different input types, play in VR and PC together.


NIKTOPHOBIA can be added to your Steam wishlist now. Release of the full game is planned for Q1 2025.


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About OldYacht Studio:


We are an indie gamedev studio of 3 people passionate about horror and VR. Our value is the emotions that we deliver to the player.


Additional Information:


For interviews, early review copies, or more information about NIKTOPHOBIA, please contact us via email [email protected].

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