The Early Access for DEADCAM is finally here and we can all see if the horrors of DEADCAM will live up to the hype
Just as quickly as the filming started, the Early Access for DEADCAM is finally here for the PC. Those looking to have a terrifying “found footage” experience can now do so in a way, while also helping out the developer make sure that each of the “recordings” flows well into a grand story. That and to make sure the core gameplay of it all works, as we will need to survive many little encounters in the mix of DEADCAM, and those will be a true test of things too. Even if this is not going to be anywhere near the full game in its current state. That is part of the point of the Early Access, so you can have a taste, help the team, and help the game grow into something else for the developer to be proud of. Also, I guess, to have a truly chilling experience in the mix of things too.
As this is an Early Access for DEADCAM, that does mean that things will be chopped down from what we were originally told for the final game. That is, we will have the first five encounters in the game, with all of the puzzles and a few weapons we are going to be able to find while going through the stories. We will have the chance to play with the resource management and combat in the game, as well as the basic map design to help us navigate through. All so we can find three of the different endings that DEADCAM will have, with more talked about for the final build of the game. If all goes to plan and we are able to help it reach the final market. Have a look at things just below, or just hop right in and pick up the Early Access as of right now. It does look like it will be a wild ride, as long as things are translated over well for the non-Japanese speakers out there…
DEADCAM — Early Access
Joure Visser, a developer behind 2023’s viral success Don’t Scream, is excited to announce that early access to his latest project, DEADCAM, is out now on Steam! The 90s-inspired survival horror game invites players into a series of haunting encounters told through found footage recordings.
Chilling J-Horror
DEADCAM applies the 90s analog aesthetic to a variety of gritty horror experiences. By navigating through various found footage recordings, players engage with a diverse collection of stories ranging from survival horror to psychological thrillers. Each self-contained encounter, or ‘file,’ boasts a unique setting and narrative. Uncover the mystery of these haunts by completing each file before proceeding to the next. DEADCAM’s Early Access introduces players to the first encounter, an atmospheric J-Horror challenge set in an abandoned school. Four additional encounters will be added throughout the Early Access period.
Explosive Encounters
DEADCAM’s found footage recordings see players through different stories; each file features its own setting, narrative, and gameplay mechanics tailored to the tone of the story. Across each file, retro UI elements monitor haunted activity in the area, including the size and speed of nearby enemy mobs. Idle opponents may walk or sprint to your location, forcing you to confront a handful–or a horde–of enemies. DEADCAM offers a variety of weapons, from firearms like pistols and shotguns to more brutal tools like flamethrowers and chainsaws. These handheld weapons, while powerful, require aiming before firing, which reduces movement speed. Melee weapons, such as the katana, also play a key role. Though quicker to use, melee weapons risk close-quarters vulnerability. As you battle through each encounter, monitor your vitality to make it out alive. A limited number of medkits are available, adding a layer of resource management to gameplay.
Early Access Out Now
Set in an abandoned Japanese high school, the first file offers roughly an hour of gameplay. In this encounter, players can find and use three weapons: a katana, a pistol, and a shotgun. The file features three possible endings, but only one unlocks the full 100% playback percentage—the “good” ending. Players who strategically navigate their surroundings will find an important element that will unlock the necessary path to the “good” ending. Details of the remaining four files will be announced soon.
Early Access Features:
- Nostalgic ’90s analog and chilling found footage combine for an atmospheric survival horror experience
- Experience the first of five chilling encounters in Early Access, out now!
- Simple top-down map system to orient players in this haunted world.
- Exciting, brain-teasing puzzles combined with thrilling combat.
- Find three weapons hidden in the first file: a katana, a shotgun, and a pistol.
- One-hour files offer chilling experiences at breakneck speed.
- Manage resources, such as medkits, to replenish your vitality during tough encounters.
- Handheld weapons require aiming, which slows movement speed, while melee combat risks close-quarter enemy encounters.
- Experience one of three possible endings, or fight to find them all.
Have you been waiting for the day that DEADCAM dropped out there, and will you be digging deep into the Early Access now? How much influence will we all have over the game as it is built up, and will we see many new twists and turns come from it all? How many endings will there be in this story, and could it rival other horror titles that have done the same in the past? Creep on down to the comment section to discuss all of this and everything else that we have going on out there. We have been watching DEADCAM for a bit now, so expect those updates and then maybe some gameplay to crop up as soon as we are able to get it to you. It should be a fun little ride out there and horror nerds will most likely enjoy it all.