Krillbite Studios has been demonstrating their new game called Among the Sleep using the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset. This innovative game offers a unique and immersive experience by allowing players to step into the shoes of a two-year-old child, making the gameplay both intriguing and terrifying. The Among the Sleep game is currently in the last 11 days of its Kickstarter funding campaign, and the integration with the Oculus Rift takes the experience to a whole new level of immersion and fear. Watch the video after the jump to learn more about the Among the Sleep project and see it in action.
The Unique Gameplay Experience
“We think the Oculus Rift is perfect for a game like Among the Sleep. The sense of perspective and scale it achieves makes playing a two-year-old child an incredibly tangible and immersive experience. We have a quick test up and running already, and can confirm that looking down at your own baby body, or up at the door handle towering high above you while wearing the Rift, is quite a special experience.”
The developers at Krillbite Studios have meticulously designed the game to leverage the Oculus Rift’s capabilities, creating a sense of scale and perspective that is rarely seen in video games. The game places you in the role of a toddler navigating through a world that is both familiar and alien. Everyday objects and environments take on a new, often sinister, appearance when viewed from the perspective of a small child. This unique viewpoint adds an extra layer of tension and fear, making the horror elements of the game even more effective.
Support and Development
The Among the Sleep project is currently over on the Kickstarter website looking to raise enough pledges to make the jump from concept to production. The Kickstarter campaign has garnered significant attention, and the developers are hopeful that the community’s support will help bring this innovative game to life. Visit the Kickstarter website now to make a pledge and help Among the Sleep become a reality.
The game has already received praise for its unique concept and the emotional depth it brings to the horror genre. By placing players in the role of a vulnerable child, Among the Sleep explores themes of fear, helplessness, and the unknown in a way that few games have attempted. The use of the Oculus Rift enhances these themes, making the player’s experience more visceral and immediate.
The game also promises to offer a rich narrative experience, with a story that unfolds through the eyes of the child protagonist. This narrative approach, combined with the immersive VR technology, aims to create a deeply engaging and emotionally resonant experience for players. The developers have hinted at various gameplay mechanics that will further enhance the sense of immersion, such as interacting with objects in the environment and solving puzzles that require a child’s perspective to understand.
Source: Kickstarter : Kotaku
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